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Labcorp (Drug Development)
Clinical Laboratory Quality Specialist (Hospital Based)
LabCorp is seeking a Laboratory Quality Specialist to join our team in Miami, FL! The Quality Assurance team provides vital support to the hospital laboratories, senior management as well as our clients, and other LabCorp sites. The Quality Specialist will be responsible for supporting projects and activities related to quality assurance, quality improvement, quality training, and other responsibilities of the Quality Assurance department. The Quality Specialist allows the laboratory to provide quality results to our providers and patients, which increases customer satisfaction and solidifies loyalty for our company.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm).
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Quality Manager with monthly and quarterly quality metric reports for clients and senior leadership using databases and crystal reports
- Support staff with training in MasterControl, update and maintain all lab general and quality procedures, forms and associated documents
- Provide data for quality teams and support all Quality Improvement efforts
- Schedule and conduct regular QA audits and inspections of assigned departments and facilities and perform audit reports
- Ensure complete and accurate readiness for all inspections and maintain all necessary documents
- Participate in regulatory and accrediting agency inspections when needed
- Perform first level review of proficiency testing results
- Draft responses to regulatory complaints and inspection
- Stay current with all regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements
- Monitor the progress of implementation and subsequent use of MasterControl document management system
- Participate in monthly Quality meetings and compose minutes
- Serve as a resource on regulatory issues and compliance
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a Life Science
- Previous experience as a Medical Technologist/Technician or in a quality related position
- Prior experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory is highly preferred
- Previous experience with an electronic data management system is a plus (i.e. MasterControl)
- General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements
- Strong understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
- Working knowledge of quality assurance/quality management best practices
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office programs
In order to ensure the safety of our patients , this position requires as part of the post-offer onboarding process, successful completion of medical surveillance testing which includes: TB testing; proof of immunity or vaccination for Hepatitis B, Varicella, and MMR; proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (must be fully vaccinated: at least two weeks or more following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, or two or more weeks following receipt of a single-dose vaccine plus booster when eligible); annual flu vaccination; and color blind deficiency testing (if required by position). Labcorp will consider reasonable accommodations If you are in need of an exemption due to a medical contraindication/disability or religious belief.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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