Quality Assurance Specialist (Clinical Lab)

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist (Clinical Lab) Duration: 6 monthsLocation: Clifton NJ 07012Hours: First Shift (8 AM - 4:30 PM)/ESTPayrate: $48.50/hr. - $54.00/hr. (W2) depending on exp.Support and coordinate efforts that foster quality and ensure that all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes are consistent with our company values and mission.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLicensing and AccreditationSupport the internal inspection process of the business unit, associated laboratories and specimen collection sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation requirements and Quest Diagnostics standards.Serve as a resource regarding Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88) regulations and CAP accreditation standards.Proficiency TestingAssist and ensure enrollment and participation in proficiency testing for each test to include Corrective Action when necessary.Coordinate the Validity Check program and Blind Samples resubmission program, if applicable.Assist in maintaining a defined instrument-to-instrument, method-to-method, and laboratory-to-laboratory comparison process.Quality Assurance/QualityImprovement Support and assist on monthly Quality Assurance (QA) meetings. Support each department's comprehensive Quality Improvement (QI) plan. Assist in maintaining and monitoring Quality Assurance specific quality indicators.Facilitate the preparation, distribution and review of the QA Manual.Support the Corporate Quality Surveillance Program, Patient Results Distribution Program, Best Practice Team Initiative/Database Changes Verification Program and other monitoring programs specifically assigned by National Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance InitiativesAssist in the prompt and complete reporting of Reportable Quality Issues in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).Assist in the complete tracking of revised reports in compliance with the SOP.Assist in any other duties as assigned by the Technical ManagerJob Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)Required Work Experience:Qualification as General Laboratory Supervisor as defined by CLIA '88requiredAt least three years employment in a laboratory setting requiredExperience with Quality Assurance, statistical Quality Control, and laboratory regulations/accreditation requirements required.Skills:Strong interpersonal communication skills requiredDemonstrated strong writing and composition skills requiredUnderstands clinical laboratory operations requiredAble to effect Quality Improvement through problem solving skills and knowledge of quality tools requiredAble to manage change required Organization skills required Project management skills requiredAnalytical skills requiredTechnical skills requiredComputer skills requiredAble to function in a matrix organization desirableMulti-tasking skills desirableDemonstrated success in motivating team members to reach objectives desirableAdditional information:Works in a biohazard environmentBachelor's Degree - Chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology - REQUIREDCertifications Qualification as General Laboratory Supervisor as defined by CLIA '88 is REQUIRED