Quality Assurance Operations Director

overview

REQUIRED LICENSURE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Clinical Laboratory Specialist.
• Must hold a valid Tennessee Laboratory Supervisor’s License.
• Quality Management Training accreditation or certification is preferred.• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

MUST-HAVES/WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Over three (3) years of relevant quality control/quality improvement experience preferred.
• Over six (6) years of prior Laboratory experience required.
• Must have proven track record in establishing and maintaining positive and productive physician, employee and client relationships.• Proficient in accreditation standards specific to sections of laboratory (CAP/CLIA/FDA/GLP).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data related to client concerns, QA events and corrective actions in order to determine areas for quality improvement.
• Unifies the standard operating procedures (SOP) for each section in the laboratory by meeting with department supervisors and evaluating SOP’s.
• Evaluates quality control data to determine trends and issues and develops corrective action plans to address these issues.
• Reviews, updates and maintains quality assurance plans.
• Leads the quality assurance/quality management committee with an emphasis on establishing/maintaining a standardized quality management program.• Coordinates documentation for accreditation reviews.
• Provides education to staff regarding laboratory quality control programs.
• Assists departmental managers and medical directors in implementing and maintaining competency and continuing education for staff.
• Assist Human Resources in employee development tracks for clinical career paths

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for overall operations quality assurance/quality management program
• Ensuring that the quality system is implemented and followed
• Maintaining documents, records and certifications according to state and federal health care standards in compliance with accreditation guidelines.

key qualifications

licenses and certifications

ASCP

minimum education

Bachelors

years experience

6+ years

schedule details

5 days/week

• Relocation assistance
• Travel Reimbursement
• Sign on bonus
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Professional development opportunities
• Full benefits
• 401k
• 403b

Technician: Management