Job Description
Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology
Position Summary
The Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology works under minimal supervision in a moderate and high-complexity Anatomic Pathology laboratory. This advanced-level position assists department supervisors and managers with executing quality requirements, operational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.\n
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Core Responsibilities
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- Demonstrate proficiency in the core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist and perform laboratory duties as assigned
- Attend monthly quality meetings and other required meetings
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the department’s Quality Management Program
- Ensure employees are assigned the appropriate QMS job codes and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Assist employees with navigating electronic document control and learning management systems
- Perform Anatomic Pathology quality onboarding activities
- Help prepare monthly metrics and presentation materials for quality review meetings
- Support the identification, investigation and resolution of nonconforming events, including CAPAs, issue reviews, customer complaints and planned deviations
- Assist department personnel with navigating quality event and CAPA systems
- Train employees on quality processes and the identification and reporting of nonconforming events
- Ensure audit findings are closed with complete and appropriate documentation
- Assist operational management with maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory
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Education And Experience
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field; OR
- Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; OR
- Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours in biological and chemical sciences
- Two or more years of histology or high-complexity laboratory testing experience preferred
- Advanced understanding of general laboratory practices and department-specific techniques
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required
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Salary range - $80 - 95K\n
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