Laboratory Quality Specialist- Pathology Admin & Support Services

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Laboratory Quality Specialist to facilitate quality assessment activities within Pathology Admin & Support Services. You will ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, TJC standards, and lead improvements in procedures while training staff and residents.

The role requires strong collaboration across teams, dedicated to patient safety and adherence to system policies. Location at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology with at least two years of training/experience in nonwaived testing.
• 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in the designated clinical laboratory specialty.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to rotate locations within The MetroHealth System.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred: 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in the designated specialty.
• Experience in quality assurance preferred.
• Registered MT/ASCP, MLS/ASCP, or appropriate ASCP specialty.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates quality assessment activities for Laboratory Services including patient safety initiatives, regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Ensures testing adheres to departmental/system guidelines and CAP/TJC/CLIA standards.
• Identifies and recommends improvements in operating procedures.
• Provides training to laboratory staff and residents.
• Cooperates with a diverse group of people and skills in daily operations.
• Upholds MetroHealth System policies, mission, vision, values and customer service standards.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Computer systems

Interpersonal communication

ASCP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

LIS/LIMS software

Job description

Laboratory Quality Specialist - Pathology Admin & Support Services (Job ID: 38892)

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 40.00

Shift: 5 days per 2 week period. 12N - 8:30p

Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 08/19/2026

Salary: Negotiable

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Location Address: 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cuyahoga, Cleveland, OH, 44109, US

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety‑net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Serves as a facilitator of quality assessment activities for Laboratory Services to include patient safety initiatives, regulatory and accreditation compliance, laboratory safety and performance improvement. Ensures all testing performed adheres to departmental and system guidelines, quality control standards, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission Accreditation (TJC) Standards, and other accrediting agencies. Identifies and recommends improvements in operating procedures. Provides training to laboratory staff and residents. Cooperates with a diverse group of people and skill levels in performing daily operational tasks. Upholds departmental policies and the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution with at least two years of training and/or experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty or subspecialty area of service for which the individual is responsible.
• 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in the designated specialty or section in the Clinical Laboratory for which the individual is responsible.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable mode of transportation and ability to rotate locations within The MetroHealth System.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Preferred: 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in the designated specialty or section in the Clinical Laboratory for which the individual is responsible.
• Experience in quality assurance preferred.
• Registered (MT/ASCP, MLS/ASCP, or appropriate ASCP specialty).