Laboratory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Laboratory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator to support the Division Laboratory Director and foster a culture of safety across the department.

Responsibilities include direct rounding in multiple labs, tracking data and trends to drive improvements in employee and patient safety, and coordinating CAP/College of American Pathologists accreditation activities along with regulatory compliance for all lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and three years relevant program management or healthcare experience.
• Experience with quality and safety emphasis preferred.
• Knowledge of CAP/College of American Pathologists accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct rounding in 5 labs to include.
• Tracking data/trends to improve employee and patient quality.
• Assist laboratory staff, managers, directors, medical directors, administrators and CLIA Laboratory Directors with monitoring, coordination and implementation of CAP regulatory standards.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance in preparing for accreditation and regulatory inspections for all lab operations both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with senior techs and lab management to ensure laboratory quality is maintained.

Skills

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Laboratory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator to support the Division Laboratory Director and foster a culture of safety across the department.

Responsibilities include direct rounding in multiple labs, tracking data and trends to drive improvements in employee and patient safety, and coordinating CAP/College of American Pathologists accreditation activities along with regulatory compliance for all lab operations.