DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

LABORATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Job Location:

Address: 4814 S 40 St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,335 

Grade: 20

Job Summary: T

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Quality Assurance and Improvement Office, Radiation Control, and the
Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Medical Marijuana,
Environmental, Clinical), maintaining current licenses (EPA, CLIA, ISO/IEC) for ASPHL by ensuring the minimum standards of
proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety, and ensuring compliance with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Conducts initial and annual inspections of laboratories, ionizing and nonionizing facilities to determine compliance with the Statutes or
Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the
operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing.
This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary,
possibly requiring a state, personal or rented vehicle.
Corresponds with the regulated lab community or with regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from the laboratories,
development of standards, rule making and laboratory inspections. Perform, assist or review detailed investigative or inspection reports,
statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratory's certification, or other types of legal
orders.
Has general knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline. Continues to build experience within the field.
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and
resolve problems.

Job Duties:

Participate in inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed and
under guidance

Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline

Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or organization meetings

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Federal regulations and Arizona Revised

Statutes related to ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, laboratory testing, general laboratory procedures, good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts, specialized laboratory procedures, laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials, performance management, continuous quality improvement and Lean methodologies - Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
Review and reading of professional literature, requires high level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, education/training

Ability to:
change priorities as issues arise, problem solving (root cause), work independently, perform reviews of laboratory testing, analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data, support a diverse multi- cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination - Support