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Posted: 04-Jul-24
Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24010178
JOB SUMMARY
Location HTPN Downtown Dallas TX
Shift Day 8:00am - 4:30pm
Preferred Experience Must be MLS with ASCP certification and have at least 5 yrs of experience
The Lab QA Specialist 2 develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains department policies relating to inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance, including employee education and training on department responsibilities and safety. Maintains knowledge of a broad range of external regulatory standards as related to laboratory operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Coordinates the laboratory safety team and consults with the laboratory and institutional safety director on all safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures that safety standards and regulations are followed by laboratory staff.
- Establishes and maintains regulatory compliance and safety policies as required by external regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.).
- Develops, coordinates, conducts, and maintains documentation of employee continuing education, safety education, and training.
- Maintains records for CME and employee ability, as required and in coordination with management, supervisors, and human resources.
- Oversees department quality plans and all associated local quality initiatives. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
- Monitors laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and reports findings to appropriate institutional and departmental administrative team.
- Instructs MT and MLT students, Pathology Residents, and Medical Students in safety and regulatory issues.
- Represents the department as a functioning member of institutional safety and quality improvement committees.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Data and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
- Effective leadership and social skills.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
Location HTPN Downtown Dallas TX
Shift Day 8:00am - 4:30pm
Preferred Experience Must be MLS with ASCP certification and have at least 5 yrs of experience
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
ASCP-BB
ASCP C
ASCP-CG
ASCP-CT
ASCP-H
ASCP-HT
ASCP-HTL
ASCP-M
ASCP-MB
ASCP-SBB
ASCP-SC
ASCP-SH
ASCP-SM
CHS-ABHI
CHT-ABHI
CLS
MLS
MT
SCT
SCYM
SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB): .