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Quality Coordinator - Laboratory

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Jacksonville

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant bachelor's degree or master's, six or four years of lab experience, quality management knowledge, and ASQ/SBB certification preferred. Florida license may be required.
  • You will implement the Quality Management System, ensure compliance with regulations, provide quality data, and support leadership in identifying improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, a biological science from an accredited institution, or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS. In histopathology or non-testing laboratories, bachelor's degree with laboratory certification if applicable. Six years of relevant laboratory experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology and four years of relevant laboratory experience. A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
  • In-depth understanding of quality management concepts and regulatory/accreditation requirements. Experience and/or participation in internal/external audit or inspection process. Highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently, exercising strong decision making skills. Prior experience as a quality specialist is preferred.
  • ASQ or SBB Certification is strongly preferred. State of Florida license certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • In partnership with the DLMP section or service line leadership and management is accountable for the effective implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS). The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in the policies, processes and procedures of the QMS, and will develop a broad knowledge of the practice, business and technology as it relates to their assigned area of responsibility. Serves as a resource for information and the implementation of new regulations and requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with institutional, departmental and external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and provide DLMP section leadership with key quality indicator data and recommendations for improvement.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Quality Coordinator - Laboratory position?

A bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science is required, along with six years of relevant laboratory experience, or a master's degree with four years of relevant experience.

Is prior experience in quality management preferred for this position?

Yes, prior experience as a quality specialist is preferred.

Are there any specific certifications required for this role?

Yes, ASQ or SBB Certification is strongly preferred, and a state of Florida license certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty.

What are the typical work hours for this role?

The typical work hours are Monday through Friday during business hours, with a total of 80 hours per pay period.

Is this position eligible for visa sponsorship?

No, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Are benefits offered for this position?

Yes, this position is benefits eligible.

Where are the Mayo Clinic locations for this position?

This position can be located at one of the three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, or Rochester, Minnesota, as well as at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities and international locations.

What is the compensation range for the Quality Coordinator - Laboratory position?

The compensation range for this position is $77,001 - $115,564 per year.

What kind of work environment does Mayo Clinic offer?

Mayo Clinic offers an innovative work environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Does the position require participation in audits or inspections?

Yes, experience and/or participation in internal/external audits or inspections is required.

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Mission & Purpose

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.