Laboratory Quality Specialist-Chemistry

Harris Health; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harris Health in Houston is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to coordinate QA activities in the laboratory. You will support compliance with CLIA and CAP, maintain safety standards, and help implement the quality management plan across the assigned area.

The role requires analytical skills, problem solving, and ability to handle data with care, ensuring inspection readiness and continuous improvement within Harris Health’s laboratory network.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a lab science or medical technology.
• Certification eligibility in relevant QA/clinical lab areas preferred.
• Experience with CLIA/CAP and quality systems is desirable.

Mansioni

• Coordinate quality assurance activities in the assigned lab area.
• Support compliance with CLIA, CAP and lab safety standards.
• Assist in implementing the quality management plan and PI activities.
• Maintain inspection readiness across the department.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Statistical knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

PC proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Assists in coordinating Quality Assurance activities within the assigned laboratory department/section. This position supports compliance with clinical lab regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.) and lab safety standards. The role involves basic judgement, analytical ability, and problem - solving skills in dealing with data and situations. The laboratory quality specialist assists in implementing and maintaining the quality management plan and performance improvement activities for the assigned area, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Licenses & Certification

• Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL) Cytotechnologist (CT), Molecular Biology (MB), Molecular Diagnostics or equivalent certification within the following organizations: ASCP, AMT, ABB or equivalent
• Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) or Quality Technician (CQT); Must obtain one of these certifications from ASQ within 18 months of employment

Work Experience

• 6 Months Work Experience Quality assurance and/or compliance preferred
• Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Project management certification preferred.
• Two (2) Years Work Experience Clinical laboratory in one of the following areas:
• Blood bank, Chemistry and hematology, Point of Care Testing (POCT), Microbiology, Histology or cytology Molecular / flow cytometry
• Communication Skills: Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports
• Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills
• Statistical: Demonstrates knowledge of basic statistics (mean, CV, SD, control charts, etc.)

Work Schedule

• Flexible: Laboratory departments are open 24/7, some weekend, evening and night work is expected
• Travel: >75%, Travel is primarily limited to Harris Health System hospitals and clinics.
• Telecommute