Quality Assurance Specialist - Cytology & Histology

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Specialist position is responsible for maintenance and oversight of day-to-day operations of the quality assurance/quality management program for the cytology and histology departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compile, review, and analyze data related to client concerns, QA events and corrective actions to determine areas for quality improvement.
• Evaluate quality control data with appropriate department management to determine trends and issues and assist development of corrective action plans to address these issues.
• Assist in review, updates and maintenance of quality assurance plans.
• Support in the preparation for the quality assurance/quality management committee agenda creation and data collection with an emphasis on establishing/maintaining a standardized quality management program.
• Participate in coordinating documentation for accreditation reviews.
• Assists with LIS updates and training.
• Assists with new test implementation.
• Coordinates proficiency testing to include yearly ordering, result entry, ensure rotation through staff, and overview the process.
• Provides education to staff regarding laboratory quality control programs.
• Audit laboratory locations or departments for compliance with company quality policy and procedure and CLIA, CAP, State where applicable to maintain inspection readiness.
• Support PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of effective departmental QA programs and monitors.
• Assist with coordination of the development, implementation, and periodic review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist the departmental supervisors/ directors with any special projects.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Over five years of prior laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Cytotechnologist, Pathologist Assistant, Grossing Technician, or Histotechnician is required.
• Proficient in accreditation standards specific to sections of laboratory (CAP/CLIA) required.
• At least one year of relevant quality control/quality improvement experience is preferred.
• Travel may be required.