LabCorp is currently seeking a Quality Manager for the Ascension Health Network in the Austin, TX region! In this position, the Quality Manager is responsible for the Quality programs, systems, processes and procedures and that the performance and quality of services conform to established regulatory and accreditation requirements within the assigned laboratory or geographic region.
The Quality Manager leads the internal and external audit program and resolution of audit and inspection findings; manages the internal and external proficiency testing program, manages the nonconforming event program and facilities continuous improvement. The Quality manager also oversees compliance with CUA, CAP, ISO 15189 and other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
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Work Schedule: Shift 1, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Partner with laboratory leadership to develop quality goals and objectives.
- Ensure all laboratories within the assigned area(s) maintain current federal, state and local licensure and accreditations, as applicable.
- Provide guidance for laboratories in implementing policies with respect to regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Audit laboratories to identify quality issues, nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.
- Formulate responses to accreditation and regulatory citations, nonconforming events and complaints.
- Monitor outcomes of root cause analysis, corrective action and effectiveness checks.
- Facilitate process improvement activities.
- Collect summary data for management reports regarding quality indicators, internal and external audit outcomes, and complaints.
- Provide and ensure training for LabCorp quality policies and procedures.
- Maintain and coordinate communications between laboratories in the assigned area(s), provide assistance where indicated on quality related issues.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor's degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required OR an MLS degree
- ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
- 5+ years in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management.
- Previous experience within a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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