Description

• 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Masters or better

Experience

Required

• 5 years: Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Medical Technology Field or Supervisory qualified by NJDOH