Job Summary

Leads Quality Assurance efforts in the Department of Laboratory Services, scheduling and facilitating regular QAPI meetings and ensuring appropriate reporting to relevant accrediting bodies. The Laboratory Quality Specialist Sr coordinate QA activities, maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and oversee the QMS and performance improvement activities. Conduct routine audits, provide quality training, review new implementations, and serve as compliance resources. Collaborate with leadership to resolve non - conformances, lead accreditation efforts, communicate findings, and work harmoniously with stakeholders. Additionally, evaluate patient safety initiatives, assist in implementing improvement initiatives, address quality-related issues, promote a culture of quality excellence, and serve as a subject matter expert.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
a) Diploma / GED
b) Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Licenses & Certifications:
a) Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL), Cytotechnologist (CT), Molecular Biology (MB), Molecular Diagnostics, or equivalent certification within the following organizations: ASCP, AMT, ABB, or equivalent.
b) Quality Certificate Quality Improvement Association (CQIA), Quality Process Analyst (CQPA), or Quality Technician (CQT)
c) Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Six Sigma Certification, Project Management Certification

Work Experience:
a) Five (5) Years Work Experience: Clinical laboratory in one of the following areas: Blood bank Chemistry and hematology) Point of Care Testing (POCT) Microbiology Histology or cytology Molecular / flow cytometry

Management Experience:
a) Three (3) Years of Experience: to include project management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and strategic planning or directly related healthcare experience

Communication Skills:
a) Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
b) Writing/ Correspondence
c) Writing/ Reports

Proficiencies:
a) MS Word
b) MS PowerPoint
c) MS Excel
d) PC

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a) Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills
b) Statistical: Demonstrates knowledge of basic statistics (mean, CV, SD, control charts)

Work Schedule:
a) Flexible: Laboratory departments are open 24/7, some weekend, evening and night work is expected
b) Travel: >75%, Travel is primarily limited to Harris Health System hospitals and clinics.
c) Telecommute

Other Special Requirements

Other Requirements: Travel between Harris Health pavilions.

Equipment Operated: PC equipment, printer, terminals, instruments