QA/QC Specialist - IGM Clinical Admin

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a QA/QC Specialist to support the Institute for Genomic Medicine's clinical operations and education. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, quality control, and inspection readiness while guiding staff through procedures.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a lab science, at least two years' lab experience, ASCP certifications preferred, and strong communication skills to convey complex information across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree equivalent education as defined in 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).
• Two years of laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes compliance with CAP/CLIA, Joint Commission, and NYS Testing requirements.
• Assists with inspections and inspection readiness throughout the year.
• Leads group training for education of lab staff in quality control and quality assurance responsibilities.
• Coordinates the IGM Quality Monitoring program and prepares reports.
• Investigates incidents and deficiency reports; resolves deviations from procedures.
• Maintains training and competency documentation for staff and equipment.
• Facilitates SOP creation, updates, activation, and distribution.
• Collaborates with supervisor to coordinate process improvements and new workflows.
• Performs troubleshooting and problem solving; provides technical guidance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability/flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical lab science

Job description

QA/QC Specialist - IGM Clinical Admin page is loaded## QA/QC Specialist - IGM Clinical Adminlocations: Main Campus, Columbus, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-28731**Overview:****Job Description Summary:**Coordinates quality control, operational improvement, compliance and inspection readiness, and education within the Institute for Genomic Medicine. Assists with troubleshooting and provides technical guidance.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Promotes compliance with the regulatory requirements of the laboratory, raising awareness of CAP/CLIA, Joint Commission, and NYS Testing requirements. Serves as General Supervisor as defined by CAP/CLIA guidelines and Lab Supervisor as defined by New York State testing guidelines as applicable.* Assists with inspections and inspection readiness throughout the year. Leads group training for education of lab staff in performing quality control and quality assurance responsibilities.* Coordinates the IGM Quality Monitoring program. Prepares reports, investigates incidents and deficiency reports, and solves problems regarding deviations from established procedures and processes.* Tracks and reviews laboratory documentation regarding training and competency, education, and use and maintenance of equipment. Facilitates the creation, updates, activation, and distribution of Standard Operating Procedures.* Collaborates with supervisor and manager to coordinate process improvements and implement new workflows. Facilitates and leads workgroups and projects.* Performs in-depth troubleshooting and problem-solving, predicting and avoiding problems using information from quality control checks and recommending improvements. Resolves technical, computer, and customer service problems.* Performs secondary technical review and verification of cases prior to sign-out to ensure accurate and timely billing and reporting.**Education Requirement:**Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations: 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).**Certifications:**American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified as an MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or CG(ASCP), preferred.**Skills:*** Organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer experience.* Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively decipher and present information through oral and written communication.* Ability to foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.* Flexibility with interruptions and changing circumstances.**Experience:*** Two years of laboratory experience, required.* Experience in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, or molecular biology, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. 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