Laboratory Quality Coordinator

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Laboratory Quality Coordinator (6151)
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview
Coordinates program design, implementation, and daily administrative activities. Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency. Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports. Supports system level quality and regulatory needs and projects.

What you will do

• Provide direction and guidance to staff concerning accreditation and regulatory program issues
• Participate in Quality and Safety related events and councils as indicated
• Review program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes as needed to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head, and encourages employee growth and development
• Assist and serve as a regulatory and accreditation resource across the system. Help with CLIA process, applications for accreditation for the CSC
• Assist with regulatory readiness and survey prep as needed
• Manage the multiple moving elements of the PT process for regulatory compliance. Assist with system KPI development, monitoring, reporting and other tasks as identified
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the laboratory safety program. The duties and responsibilities include regular safety inspection audits, monthly team meetings, System-wide education and training
• Maintain the orders, distributes, tracks and accounts for the PT program for the entirety of the Tidelands Health System Labs. Identifies shortfalls and provides expertise to support ongoing needs as SME for all system Lab/Path PT programs
• Provides input and support to POC department
• Participates in organizational committees and workgroups outside of core responsibilities as needed
• Assists with departmental projects, presentations, and initiatives beyond quality and regulatory functions
• Supports cross-coverage for peer managers and leaders during absences or high-demand periods
• Engages in professional development activities, conferences, and continuing education to enhance expertise and bring innovation to the dept

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and 4 years’ experience in addition to related scientific discipline and five years’ work experience as a Medical Technologist Required or
• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology plus 2 years’ experience Required
• Master's Degree in a related healthcare discipline Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory quality, blood bank quality, laboratory research, or laboratory testing Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and influence system-wide initiatives

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry Required or
• Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or
• Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Required or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Required

Physical Demand
Light Physical Demand
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.