Lab Quality Spcslt

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Lab Quality Specialist is accountable for oversight of laboratory quality system activities in support of the organization's Quality Management Program and applicable compliance standards. This role identifies system deviations or gaps and implements improvement measures in collaboration with section leaders. The specialist partners with laboratory leadership to address compliance issues identified through audits, tracers, and mock inspections. The Lab Quality Specialist actively participates in system-wide quality initiatives and committees and serves as a positive, influential change agent for laboratory services. This role provides leadership in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and continuous performance improvement.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification or equivalent professional organization in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry or Biology or related fields.
• Previous experience in a health care setting.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with word processing, Excel spreadsheet and graphs, statistical analysis, Power Point presentations, and flow diagrams.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.
• Knowledge of laboratory and hospital safety.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ability to coach, mentor and support individuals.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience managing or developing quality/compliance programs and active participation in quality initiatives preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• College of American Pathology (CAP) team inspector training required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• oversight of laboratory quality system activities
• identifies system deviations or gaps
• implements improvement measures in collaboration with section leaders
• partners with laboratory leadership to address compliance issues identified through audits, tracers, and mock inspections
• actively participates in system-wide quality initiatives and committees
• serves as a positive, influential change agent for laboratory services
• provides leadership in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and continuous performance improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees