LAB QUALITY/POCT SPECIALIST, LABORATORY, FULL-TIME DAY ...
New Bridge Medical Center - paramus, NJ
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Description Oversees the quality and efficiency of all laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance, quality assurance functions, and auditing activities Maintains and revises quality and regulatory procedures and quality indicators across the laboratory network in order to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, quality and patient safety Assists in conducting safety inspections and is responsible for the implementation of corrective action in order to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safe working conditions Implements corrective actions to quality issues as needed and thoroughly documents changes, tracks relevant data, submits action plans to address problems or areas for improvement Educates and trains staff in the use of relevant technology and methodologies within the lab Responsible for planning, design, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) systems throughout the hospital and laboratory Develops, evaluates, implements and monitors the POC Testing Quality Assessment and implement programs Requires strong analytical, organizational, communication and creativity skills in providing the necessary support to a complex clinical laboratory and hospital environment that includes multiple areas and departments Reviews test results and assures that reports and records are accurate and maintained properly Serves as technical consultant to help troubleshoot POC testing and computer issues Identify and implement mechanisms for process improvement at point of care labs Maintains logs of preventive maintenance in compliance with applicable regulatory standards Develops, evaluates, implements and monitors the POC Testing Quality Assessment and implement programs Assists in preparing the laboratory department for regulatory inspections and responses Monitors laboratory testing performed, and participates in the implementation and use of point-of-care devices and tests Performs other job-related activities as requested Preferred Criteria Clinical Laboratory Technologist MT and/or MLS(ASCP) Master's degree Advanced proficiency with data analytics and familiarity with Performance Improvement tools Required Criteria Minimum 5 years' experience in the Medical Technology Field or Supervisory qualified by NJDOH Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field Advanced computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better Preferred Masters or better Experience Required 5 years: Minimum 5 years' experience in the Medical Technology Field or Supervisory qualified by NJDOH
Created: 2024-07-07