Laboratory Quality Specialist, System

Position Overview:

***This is a work from home eligible position but will require on-site visits.***

Functions as a quality program expert, providing overall guidance to lab operations to achieve regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness at all times, while providing a highly reliable service. Maintains and facilitates the continual improvement of the laboratory quality program. Participates in and supports on-site surveys and inspections, resolving findings and overseeing corrective actions. Coordinates the monitoring, reporting, and assessment of performance-related information and quality review activities in designated service areas. Facilitates the design and validation of efficient workflow processes, conducts quality-related meetings, and develops documents (process maps/tables, procedures and forms). Functions as the lab quality liaison to entity departments, physicians, and various safety and quality committees. Promotes a culture of quality by educating others.

If assigned to Point-of-Care (POC), coordinates assessment of new POC technology and methods, coordinates regional oversight of POC programs.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

• A baccalaureate or higher degree in biological sciences

• OR an equivalent major from an accredited college or university, completing the number of semester

• AND/OR quarter units in coursework relevant to a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) a Generalist license as specified by the California Code of Regulations – Title 17 Or, equivalent military experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 8 years relevant CLS Generalist experience. Demonstrated competency in quality systems, project management and regulatory compliance.

• 8 years prior demonstrated successful experience in a multi structured health care institution or larger commercial laboratory.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in quality systems, project management and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA ’88) - federal certification requirements and standards, and State, Federal Accrediting Agency.

• Knowledge of California Business and Professional Codes (BPC), Chapter 3, Title 17; Chapter 2 of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Codes of Federal Regulation (CFR) and any other governing the practice of laboratory medicine.

• Knowledge of quality practices and procedures within a clinical laboratory environment, including knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Point of Care, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.

• Well-developed analytic and software skill. Working knowledge of Lab Information system (LIS) and hospital electronic medical record systems.

• Knowledge of data collection techniques and LIS/Employee Health Record (EHR) functionality.

• Ability to develop and present educational programs; including training.

• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes

• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem solving relevant to assigned duties. Capable of shifting focus between projects fluidly and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to investigate, analyze information/data and draw conclusions. Ability to make and evaluate judgments.

• Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) changes in work priority 2) unexpected situations or problems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize Sutter protective measures for secure data storage and transmission. Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $71.20 to $88.98 / hour. Sacramento Valley Pay Range is $61.90 to $77.37 / hour.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.