What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Professional - Core Laboratory position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
We are a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving patients from all across the globe. Our laboratory is at the forefront of medical technology, and we are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist.
This role involves reporting to the Director, Laboratory Manager, or Assistant Administrator and serving as a primary resource for development and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs, testing of procedures, special projects, investigations/analysis and reporting in assigned areas.
- This role includes direct supervision of assigned personnel in the assessment of QA data.
- This role involves the collection, summarization and evaluation of quality control data, investigation of problems and recommendation of solutions.
- This role assists in the development, revision and/or monitoring of laboratory procedures and quality assurance programs including proficiency testing and regulatory compliance.
- This role provides technical consultation services for JHMI laboratories, near patient testing areas and other facilities.
- This role partners with IT/Applications teams for the review, analysis, testing, implementation, and upgrade of laboratory software applications and technologies.
- This role conducts presentations to varied interest groups.
- Frequent travel throughout JHM geography / to each campus or affiliate hospital is required (when assigned).
Qualifications:
Education:
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent science.
Work Experience:
- Work requires a minimum of five years of clinical experience to acquire knowledge and familiarity with laboratory policies and procedures.
Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:
- Certification in Medical Technology, or equivalent required.
- HATS QA Specialist- additionally certified as an inspector for FACT/Apheresis Collections, CQIA, SSGB, Patient Safety Cert program, preferred.
Benefits:
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package available to employees.
