Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Job Description

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible)

Days: Monday - Friday

Full Time/Benefit Eligible

Company

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance of all accrediting agency policies and laboratory procedures.
• Manages the laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) program including but not limited to: tracks PT and linearity ordering, the distribution of proficiency testing samples to applicable departments, routing results for review, monitoring results and assisting with the initiation of corrective action if applicable.
• Assist with the everyday readiness for all laboratory accreditation, including but not limited to: assist with the coordination of activities associated with inspections, management of proficiency and linearity testing, maintain a library of applicable documentation, and track and coordinate follow-up for any unacceptable proficiency testing and laboratory deficiencies.
• Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem solving skills to ensure quality.
• Utilizes technical skills and abilities to improve processes in the laboratory, by performing regular internal and off-site regional audits, recommend changes, and initiate corrective or preventative actions when appropriate.

Education:

At least 2 years degree in laboratory science. MLT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum – 1 year laboratory experience

Preferred – 1 year of Quality Assurance experience in the clinical laboratory

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

ProPath Services, LLC

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE: 
Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution. Or Associate degree in medical technology with at least two years of training. At least two years experience in a clinical lab with CLIA regulations and CAP requirements knowledge. Knowledge of quality assurance processes, principles of accreditation, and regulatory requirements related to clinical laboratory. Candidate must have strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and have ability to apply the appropriate statistical tools in evaluating QI processes. 

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.