Address
Form of work- 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
