Lab Quality Specialist MLT / MLS

Job Summary : Works closely with director, operations manager, and section managers to coordinate activities of the Laboratory Quality Management Plan. Conducts monthly quality meetings. Coordinates and assists with proficiency test processes in all sections of the laboratory assuring that proficiency tests processes are in place for all analytes tested in the laboratory. Assists with new instrument implementation. Performs monthly inspections for all areas of the following laboratories : CRMC-Gastonia, CRMC-Belmont, Mt. Holly, and CMG Hematology Oncology. Works closely with director, operations manager, and section managers to maintain the laboratory readiness for scheduled and unscheduled inspections by College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission, CLIA, AABB, CMS, and FDA. Responsible for coordinating off site inspections in conjunction with College of American Pathologists. Responsible for maintaining CLIA licensure and regulatory accreditation documentation for CRMC-Gastonia, CRMC-Belmont, CMG-Hematology Oncology and Mt. Holly. Responsible for ensuring CLIA licensure and regulatory accreditation documentation is current and accurate. Performs data collection and analysis with trend identification for areas needing improvement. Responsible for updating monthly quality metrics and working with section managers when metrics are outside of acceptable limits.

Qualifications : Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited school or university. MLS / MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) registration or equivalent such as AMT or AAB required. Minimum of at least two years of clinical laboratory experience for MLS / MT or 4 years of clinical laboratory experience for MLT. Thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, specimen requirements and basic knowledge of laboratory compliance. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required. Strong computer and organizational skills utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint. EP Evaluator or similar applications required.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability