Under the supervision of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Quality Systems Division Director, we are seeking a Coordinator for Laboratory Safety who is accountable for facilitating safety processes, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations (OSHA, CLIA, TJC, ISO 15189, FDA, ASHI, CAP), and driving the continuous advancement of safety and quality standards. The coordinator is accountable for leading regular safety meetings, conducting audits, and maintaining up-to-date safety documentation, data, and protocols to effectively mitigate risk within the laboratory environment.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision from laboratory leadership, may lead the preparation and delivery of training efforts to improve quality for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PALM) and the activities related to point-of-care (POC) activities outside of the usual laboratory. Prepares and maintains POC operating procedures to meet accrediting and regulatory requirements and in PALM-approved standardized format. Collects quality data to plan and lead educational efforts to facilitate awareness and to implement improvements. May assist caregivers and other healthcare workers in the development of staff training and ensure accrediting and regulatory compliance for (POC) laboratories.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the training, competency testing and needed follow-up of all point-of-care (POC) testing personnel. Assesses the need for staff training. Develops and conducts training programs and competency testing as required.
Routinely reviews quality control data and point-of-care test results performed by caregivers and all other POC testers. Identifies and resolves defects. Reports findings to all appropriate leadership staff.
Recommends, implements, and monitors quality control and proficiency testing programs at (POC) testing sites and coordinates such activities with similar programs in the central pathology laboratory.
Assists nursing educators and physicians with the development of training programs for all caregivers performing POC testing. May assist in leading quality improvement training and education for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine staff.
Prepares periodic reports to laboratory leadership on performance, volume, accreditation readiness and other performance metrics.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or Allied Health Administration from an accredited institution.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressive responsibility including demonstrated leadership qualities in an accredited laboratory.
Certification as a MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLT (ASCP), or CLT/NCA is required.
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