Pathology Compliance Lead - Lab Quality & Regulatory

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

lifes cycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Compliance Coordinator in Anatomic Pathology to lead regulatory compliance within the laboratory services environment. You will collaborate with Medical Directors and department managers to ensure adherence to CAP, TJC, CLSI standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality plans, auditing processes, training staff, and preparing accreditation materials while driving continuous improvement through data and corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAP and TJC Standards; IDOT, OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Experience with the DMAIC quality system.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a quality management system relative to the technical evaluation and improvement of services in relation to physician and patient care requirements.
• Facilitates compliance with all federal, state, local, TJC, CAP, CLSI, and other multi-disciplinary, hospital regulations, policies and procedures.
• Plans and facilitates departmental preparations for accreditation inspections.
• Reviews and catalogs departmental incident reports, non-conformances and critical incident reports.

Education

Masters Degree in related field

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Compliance Coordinator in Anatomic Pathology to lead regulatory compliance within the laboratory services environment. You will collaborate with Medical Directors and department managers to ensure adherence to CAP, TJC, CLSI standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality plans, auditing processes, training staff, and preparing accreditation materials while driving continuous improvement through data and corrective action plans.