What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist - Core Lab position at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists?
Quality Assurance Specialist - Core Lab
Port Jefferson, NYNew York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS)
Why Join Us?
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we create an environment where dedicated professionals can thrive. Our team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and compassionate staff work across numerous locations with one shared mission: conquering cancer close to home. Through cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered philosophy, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. Join our growing organization and help us bring healing, hope, and advanced care to the communities we proudly serve.In This Role, You Will:
- Perform quality assurance review, improvement and audits of monthly logs, proficiency tests, quality controls, quality assurance and quality improvement logs.
- Ensure the content, format, and professional appearance of all reports are of the highest quality and in compliance with company standards.
- Identify any inconsistencies with test results, quality indicators and obtain clarification, modification or correction as needed.
- Be responsible for creating and managing corrective and preventative action plans in response to issues found during internal and external audits.
- Maintain and coordinate communication between laboratories.
- Promote effective and efficient utilization of company resources.
- Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to facilitate staff compliance with protocol requirements.
- Educate staff on current or updated SOPs.
- Monitor the Key Performance Indicators for acceptability.
- Demonstrate behaviors that reflect quality, professionalism, teamwork, and excellence.
- Assist in maintaining the Core Lab’s readiness for both NYS CLEP and CAP inspections.
- Assist with the implementation of new tests, new instruments, and new quality control.
- Monitor, distribute, and enter results for proficiency testing samples.
We Require:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
- A minimum of two years clinical or related field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus.
- Proficient in Word/Excel.
- Proficient computer skills
What We Offer:
- Salary: Starting at $40 per hour
- Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
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*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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