Laboratory Quality Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a professional to design, coordinate, implement and oversee quality system activities supporting our pathology services and outpatient laboratories.

You will contribute to the quality management program and related education initiatives, ensuring compliance through certifications and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a CAHEA‑approved structured clinical program.
• Certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, implement and oversee quality system activities to support quality management and compliance for University Health Pathology Services and Outpatient Clinic Laboratories.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

GxP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

CAHEA‑approved clinical program

Certification in clinical laboratory sciences

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the quality system activities to support the quality management and compliance program, as well as education and other programs for the University Health Pathology Services and Outpatient Clinic Laboratories.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university, and
• Successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved), and certification in clinical laboratory sciences by a recognized certifying agency.

OR:

• New Graduates or candidates with no prior experience, with a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university, and
• Successful completion of a structured clinical program (CAHEA approved) and must obtain a certification in clinical laboratory sciences or laboratory specialty within the first six (6) months from date of hire.

OR:

• Completion of an accredited structured clinical program in Medical Technology (NOTE: For Military Training, the 60-week program must have been successfully completed.) and
• Certification by a recognized certifying agency, both prior to 1963.

OR:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university and
• A clinical laboratory specialist certification (certification after obtaining degree is preferred). NOTE: A specialist certification limits qualification to the area of specialization only.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologist (AMT). Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Technologist (or equivalent) certification. Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.