Quality Specialist Technologist

Job Description

Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology works under minimal supervision in a moderate and high-complexity Anatomic Pathology laboratory. This advanced-level position assists department supervisors and managers with executing quality requirements, operational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.\n
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Core Responsibilities

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• Demonstrate proficiency in the core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist and perform laboratory duties as assigned
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• Attend monthly quality meetings and other required meetings
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• Serve as a subject matter expert for the department’s Quality Management Program
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• Ensure employees are assigned the appropriate QMS job codes and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
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• Assist employees with navigating electronic document control and learning management systems
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• Perform Anatomic Pathology quality onboarding activities
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• Help prepare monthly metrics and presentation materials for quality review meetings
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• Support the identification, investigation and resolution of nonconforming events, including CAPAs, issue reviews, customer complaints and planned deviations
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• Assist department personnel with navigating quality event and CAPA systems
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• Train employees on quality processes and the identification and reporting of nonconforming events
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• Ensure audit findings are closed with complete and appropriate documentation
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• Assist operational management with maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory

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Education And Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field; OR
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• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; OR
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• Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours in biological and chemical sciences
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• Two or more years of histology or high-complexity laboratory testing experience preferred
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• Advanced understanding of general laboratory practices and department-specific techniques
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• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required

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Salary range - $80 - 95K\n
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