Quality Assurance Specialist - Blood Bank

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

Job Description

1. Write, review, edit and validate standard operating procedures with Associate Administrator and Medical Director of the Laboratories of Pathology.
2. Represent the Laboratories of Pathology for inspections by FDA, AABB, CAP, TJC, and FAHCT.
3. Develop and implement the performance and documentation of internal auditing.
4. Write, edit, perform and evaluate validation plans. Quality Assurance Specialist should manage program, document trends, assure follow-up, etc.
5. Develop, implement, document training and education program, equipment program, and safety program in conjunction with the Assistant Directors, Hospital Labs.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in a relevant discipline required.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a lab r equired.
• Two years of Quality Assurance experience and preferred working knowledge of AABB, FDA, FAHCT, TJC, CLIA, and CAP, Transfusion Services, and Blood Donor Center are essential.
• Certification as a medical technologist or equivalent preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Additional Information

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