Clinical Laboratory Quality Specialist

Job description

Job Description Establishes regular communication processes users and suppliers; schedules and visits ancillary sites for periodic quality audits; addresses staff compliance issues and provides follow-up for required corrective action in response to unacceptable testing techniques or results. • Interprets and resolves arbitrary technical issues and applies expertise in equipment, methods, and quality assurance principles. • Implements and trains for methods and procedures for testing, quality control and maintenance/troubleshooting of equipment; evaluates and validates related new procedures and instruments; maintains and reviews quality management programs to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements. Coordinates annual competency assessment and certification of staff. • Assists with the evaluation of new test methodology and validates related new procedures and instruments; acts as a technical resource in the operation and maintenance of equipment used across all testing locations. • Provides assistance for the procurement of equipment and supplies used in point of care testing; maintains an adequate inventory related supplies, and ensures products and supplies are stored in...