Quality Assurance Specialist -Laboratory (Surgical Pathology Lab)

AECOM; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Baltimore seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist for its Surgical Pathology Lab. This full-time role involves developing QA programs, overseeing personnel, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance laboratory technology. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and a strong background in quality assurance practices.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent science.
• Five years of clinical experience with three in Quality Assurance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Assurance Programs.
• Collect and evaluate quality control data.
• Provide technical consultation services.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Technical Consultation

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD- Surgical Pathology Lab

Full Time/Days: 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

• Reports to the Director, Laboratory Manager, or Assistant Administrator and serves as a primary resource for development and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs, testing of procedures, special projects, investigations/analysis and reporting in assigned areas.
• Directs the work of assigned personnel in the assessment of QA data.
• Collects, summarizes and evaluates quality control data, investigating problems and recommending solutions.
• Assists in development, revision and/or monitoring of laboratory procedures and quality assurance programs including proficiency testing and regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical consultation services for JHMI laboratories, near patient testing areas and other facilities.
• Partners with IT/Applications teams for the review, analysis, testing, implementation, and upgrade of laboratory software applications and technologies.
• Conducts presentations to varied interest groups.
• Frequent travel throughout JHM geography / to each campus or affiliate hospital is required (when assigned).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent science.

Work Experience:

• Work requires a minimum of five years of clinical experience to acquire knowledge and familiarity with laboratory policies and procedures. Of those years of clinical experience, a minimum of three years must include progressive involvement with Quality Assurance.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Certification in Medical Technology, or equivalent required.
• For surgical pathology, certification from an approved agency as a pathologist assistant, histology technologist (HTL), medical technologist or equivalent required.
• Advanced degrees in science (Masters or PhD.) may be accepted in lieu of certification.
• HATS QA Specialist- additionally certified as an inspector for FACT/Apheresis Collections, CQIA, SSGB, Patient Safety Cert program, preferred.

Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum $38.98/hour - Maximum $64.37/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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