QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER jobs in Fayetteville, AR

Description

Position Summary

The role of Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager reports to the Directory of Laboratory. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of quality management, safety plans, and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulatory and accreditation guidelines. This position is responsible for collaborating effectively internal and external clients, in order to support validation of testing processes and data collection, review and analysis related to quality management and performance improvement.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain the laboratory quality management, safety and performance improvement plans, reviews proficiency testing results and supports method validation studies
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and documentation related to Quality Management and Safety as required for compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure accreditation is maintained and remain knowledgeable regarding accreditation guidelines and regulations at the local, state, and federal level
• Perform routine laboratory data reviews and analyze relevant data sources using statistical methods to summarize information into meaningful reports for use in laboratory quality and performance improvement decision-making processes on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership team to develop, implement, and provide education and training for staff development
• Assist with the review and corrective action implementation of reported events in Clarity Healthcare Safety Zone as it relates to laboratory quality and safety of employees and patients
• Participate in laboratory regulatory and accreditation agency inspections as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification, required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years medical laboratory experience, required. Minimum 2 years previous experience in a leadership role, preferred. Experience in laboratory regulatory compliance, safety, quality and project management and interdepartmental relations, required. Proficient in regulatory compliance and accreditation standards of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Association for Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), The Joint Commission (TJC) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), is required.

Work Environment:

This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.

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