Laboratory Quality Specialist - Ben Taub Hospital - Molecular / Flow / Immunology

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

This position is in Molecular/Flow/Immunology

Job Summary

Coordinates Quality Assurance activities in the assigned laboratory department/section. Supports compliance with clinical lab regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.) and lab safety standards. Ensures inspection readiness at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Biological Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent

Licenses & Certification:

• Medical Technologist(MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist(MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician(MLT); ASCP, AMT or equivalent
• Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) or Quality Technician(CQT); Must obtain ASQ certification within 18 months of employment

Work Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in Clinical laboratory in one of the following areas: Blood bank, Core lab (chemistry and hematology), Point of Care Testing(POCT), Microbiology, Histology or cytology, Molecular / flow cytometry;
• six months of quality assurance and/or compliance experience preferred.

Communication Skills: Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Statistical

Work Experience: Flexible, Travel

Harris Health System benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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