Job Description Summary

Coordinates program design, implementation, and daily administrative activities for quality, accreditation, and safety. Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency. Conducts special projects at management’s request; prepares and presents reports. Assists with all elements of the QAPI program in support of the Pathology and Laboratory ICCE.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000642 CHS - POCT (Point Of Care Testing) (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Coordinates program design, implementation, and daily administrative activities for quality safety and regulatory processes. Coordinates servicesrelated to accreditation and proficiency testing for the Pathology and Laboratory ICCE. Conducts special projects at management’s request; prepares and presents reports. Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning accreditation and regulatory program issues. Participates in Quality and Safety related events and councils as indicated. Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency’s mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes as needed to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head, and encourages employee growth and development.

Additional Job Description

Safety Program Management:

This position coordinates and manages all aspects of the laboratory safety program. The duties and responsibilities include regular safety inspection audits, monthly team meetings, System wide education and training.

Proficiency Testing (PT) Management:

This position maintains the orders, distributes, tracks and accounts for the PT program for the entirety of the Orangeburg Labs.Including distribution, process control, follow up and record retention to meet regulatory standards.

Requirements:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or related scientific discipline and five years’ work experience as a Medical Technologist or associate degree in laboratory science and 7 years relevant experience. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Quality Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina