Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager - Blood Bank - FT-Days - MRH at Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, Florida

Job Description:

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.



Summary:



Maintains oversight of the laboratory's quality management program ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, AHCA, AABB, FDA, Joint Commission) and organizational goals.



Responsibilities:



Oversees the review and evaluation of training, competency assessment, maintenance, validation, proficiency testing, quality control and other work records to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory standards and requirements.Plans and conducts or coordinates audits of laboratory departments. Identifies opportunities for improvement. Makes recommendations for process optimization and monitors progress of changes implemented to ensure effectiveness and sustainment of interventions.Oversees quality assurance activities and the event reporting process. Analyzes trends/patterns in data collected. Assists in the development of corrective action plans. Ensures the timely submission of investigative and corrective action reports to laboratory and organizational stakeholders.Maintains records of quality assurance activities including audit reports, corrective actions, preventive measures, and quality improvement initiatives.Participates on and facilitates cross-functional teams, committees, and workgroups to identify and address opportunities for improvement identified in the quality and patient safety data. Coordinates the development of evidence-based, standardized practices to achieve and sustain quality, safety, customer satisfaction, operational and financial performance excellence.Collaborates with laboratory leaders to ensure the accurate completion and timely submission of State, Federal, and regulatory documents (e.g., applications, notification of changes, compliance reports and action plans).Participates in inspections by internal and external sources. Serves as a regulatory resource to laboratory leaders. Collaborates with leaders in the development and review of laboratory documents and strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and consistency with best practices and regulatory and organizational requirements.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANAGING PEOPLE, METHOD PERFORMANCE VALIDATION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



Bachelors (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Advanced knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Other Information: Certification: Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Lab Supervisor License - FL



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 60%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 60%


• Kneeling = 40%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Reaching = 60%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%


• Running = 0%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 40%


• Standing = 60%


• Walking = 60%


• Audible Speech = 60%


• Hearing Acuity = 60%


• Smelling Acuity = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 60%


• Distinguish Color = 60%


• Seeing - Far = 60%


• Seeing - Near = 60%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%


• Dust = 0%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%


• Hazardous Medication = 0%


• Latex = 0%


• Computer Monitor = 60%


• Domestic Animals = 0%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 0%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 0%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%


• Potential Electric Shock = 0%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:



Days



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