Quality Assurance Coordinator

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Days, 6am-4:30pm

Category:
Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1068366

Employee Type:
Full-Time

This position provides quality and regulatory support for the Quality and Regulatory Manager of the laboratory for the development, implementation, and administration of the laboratory`s quality management and safety programs to ensure all applicable regulatory compliance.

• Under the direction of laboratory leadership, ensures regulatory compliance and quality standards of all areas of the laboratory including Anatomic Pathology and Biorepository. Ensures compliance with all accreditation standards, federal and state laws.
• Work with laboratory leadership to perform risk assessments, data analysis, compliance audits and records reviews on the effectiveness of the quality and compliance processes and controls. Maintains, establishes, and produce licenses/accreditation and regulatory files.
• Assists with coordination of accreditation and regulatory inspections, gathering, providing information, researching, communicating, and documenting the process. Responsible for coordinating timely responses to accrediting agencies post-inspection.
• Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, training, and educational programs for all areas of the laboratory. Leads performance improvement initiatives for the program and monitors their effectiveness. Serves as a document administrator in the laboratory`s document control system.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigation measures where appropriate. Oversees laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans to maintain a safe environment for laboratory staff.
• Serves as a liaison between Laboratory and other hospital areas to coordinate all quality improvement activities for optimal efficiency and effectiveness; recommends process changes as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor`s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
Required Yes No

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Three years previous hospital laboratory experience
Required Yes No 2. Previous experience in a laboratory quality or leadership role
Required Yes No

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Nationally recognized laboratory certification (ASCP or equivalent)
Preferred Yes No

1. Physical Requirement
- Climbing
-Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement
- Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures)
-Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement
- Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc)
-Occasionally 4. Physical Requirement
- Hearing
-Constantly 5. Physical Requirement
- Pushing/pulling
-Occasionally 6. Physical Requirement
- Reaching
-Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement
- Sitting
-Frequently 8. Physical Requirement
- Standing
-Frequently 9. Physical Requirement
- Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling
-Occasionally 10. Physical Requirement
- Talking
-Constantly 11. Physical Requirement
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