Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer Position Available In Bronx, New York

Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer Department

OTHER CLINICAL LABS

Location
Bronx
Job

ID122717

Civil Service ClassificationManagerial
Hire In Rate$140,000.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$140,000.00 – $144,000.00 Pay FrequencyYear
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular
Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln. Work Shifts [Tour 2]: 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.

Job Description Purpose of Position:

This class of positions encompasses the scopes of practice of clinical laboratory technologists and, where appropriate, cytotechnologists and histotechnologists, in accordance with Article 165 of the New York State Education Law and Title 10 of the New York State Public Health Law. Additionally, performs clinical laboratory work that varies in degree of difficulty and/or supervises a major program initiative or activity. All personnel perform related work, as appropriate to area(s) of assignment and licensure.
Under the direct supervision of the Administrator of Laboratory Services, provides on-site operational oversight of laboratories by exercising oversight of primary scientific and technical responsibility across laboratory services ensuring the delivery of patient-centered, cost-effective, quality care, and a culture of safety across the continuum of care. Assumes the responsibilities of Administrator of Laboratory Services in their absence.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Provides oversight for departmental activities and manages and directly supervises all technical and service activities of the laboratory. 2. Collaborates with Administrator of Laboratory Services to advance the Laboratory’s programs and initiatives and set the department’s objectives and operational and financial performance goals. 3. Interacts with regulatory bodies and ensures compliance with inspection outcomes. 4. Develops uniform internal policies, procedures, and standardized testing methodologies by evaluating workflow, new instrumentation and staffing to make recommendations and changes regarding processes. 5. Directs and coordinates interface between new and existing hospital information systems and laboratory instrumentation. 6. Establishes staffing allocations, assignments and work schedules within laboratory disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Pathology, Accessioning, Phlebotomy, Blood Bank, and Serology). 7. Collaborates with the Quality Manager of Laboratory Services and/or Administrator of Laboratory Services regarding ongoing quality, compliance, performance improvements initiatives to ensure delivery of quality, patient-centered care and results. Minimum Qualifications 1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in biological or chemical sciences, clinical/medical laboratory sciences/technology, hospital administration, health care planning, business administration or an approved related program, and four (4) years of progressively responsible laboratory or blood bank quality, laboratory research, or laboratory testing experience; or
2. A Bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines listed in “1” above, and six (6) years of experience, as described in “1” above. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position,