- Perform quality assurance review, improvement and audits of monthly logs, proficiency tests, quality controls, quality assurance and quality improvement logs.
- Ensure the content, format, and professional appearance of all reports are of the highest quality and in compliance with company standards.
- Identify any inconsistencies with test results, quality indicators and obtains clarification, modification or correction as needed.
- Be responsible for creating and managing corrective and preventative action plans in response to issues found during internal and external audits.
- Maintain and coordinates communication between laboratories.
- Promote effective and efficient utilization of company resources.
- Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to facilitate staff compliance with protocol requirements.
- Educate staff on current or updated SOPs.
- Monitor the Key Performance Indicators for acceptability.
- Demonstrate behaviors that reflect quality, professionalism, teamwork, and excellence.
- Assist in maintaining the Lab’s readiness for both NYS CLEP and CAP inspections. establishing a process to routinely monitor compliance with all regulatory agencies including (CAP, DOH, OSHA, EPA, FDNY) through assessments and audits.
- Assist with the implementation of new tests, new instruments, and new quality control.
- Monitor, distribute, and enter results for proficiency testing samples.
- In conjunction with the Medical Director implementing, evaluates and audits the laboratory safety program as it pertains to procedures, policies, and training. Example: biosafety, chemical safety, fire safety, infection control
- Quality Systems: Ensures consistency of pathology quality system practices in all areas. Works with managers, pathologists and staff (through evaluation and project management) to improve daily operations as they relate to compliance and quality.
- Develops, maintains, and implements QA orientation program for pathologists
- Events: Monitors occurrence/incident reports and reports its findings to laboratory administration. Coordinates program to utilize these occurrence and incident reports to audit the department to find deviations, procedural drifts and non-conformance to policies.
- Proficiency Testing: Oversees proficiency testing performance, result review, and follow up action if necessary
- Develops and implements policies and procedures, with ongoing development/modification as needed as related to regulatory compliance, laboratory safety, and quality. Maintains relevant records consistent with regulatory standards.
- Laboratory Safety Program and ensuring all labs are enrolled with the appropriate Proficiency Testing Programs.
Requirements:
1. At least 2-3 years of experience in QA/QC
2. Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Qualifications:
Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist
Salary: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year