Lab Quality Coordinator

Job Title: Lab Quality Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Experience with QC reviews, POC instruments, phlebotomy, and drug screen collection desired.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• Completion of an approved program for Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and customized software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies as the organization evolves.

Job Summary:
Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. Join Arcare as a Lab Quality Coordinator and take a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our laboratory operations. This dynamic position is responsible for inspecting clinic laboratories for adherence to OSHA, CLIA, CDC, TJC, and other standards, providing competency and remedial training, and maintaining accurate quality control and assurance processes. As a trusted resource for troubleshooting equipment and testing issues, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence within Arcare's health care services.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication and teaching skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining lab quality and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Arcare's mission of providing quality healthcare services while growing your career in laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled inspections of clinic laboratories for compliance with safety and quality standards; report findings to the Laboratory Director and appropriate managers.
• Provide professional assessments and remedial training to improve staff education and lab quality as needed.
• Teach lab orientation, drug screen, and phlebotomy classes.
• Maintain lab competency and inspection spreadsheets.
• Assist the Laboratory Director in developing and revising laboratory policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing issues; deliver supplies in extenuating circumstances as needed.
• Ensure proper quality control and assurance in all clinic laboratories.
• Perform all duties accurately, timely, and in compliance with Arcare policies.

Skills & Attributes

• Accountability and adaptability to workplace changes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinking.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple responsibilities.

Company Paid Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (sick and vacation, up to 96 hours accrued annually)
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• One (1) floating holiday
• One (1) birthday holiday
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Free Arcare clinic benefits for employees with Arcare health insurance
• Retirement plan (401(k) with company matching up to 200% of 4% after 1 year of employment)
• Additional supplemental and family coverage available

Application Assistance:
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.