Laboratory Quality and Safety Manager

3 weeks ago


Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time
Job Summary

The Laboratory Quality and Safety Manager will oversee the implementation and coordination of Quality Management & Safety Programs pertaining to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Document Control, Quality Process Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Lab Safety and Patient Safety at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week on-site position.

Responsibilities
  1. Develop and maintain quality assurance criteria and quality control requirements consistent with CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, CLIA, and other applicable accreditation/regulatory agencies.
  2. Ensure Lab compliance with FDA regulations regarding LDTs.
  3. Lead the Department of Pathology's Quality Council, ensuring quality measures for each section are identified, reported, and communicated.
  4. Participate in the D-H Patient Safety Forum and act as the departmental liaison with the D-H Quality and Patient Safety Office.
  5. Assist lab sections with preparation for regulatory inspections, conducting audits, mock inspections, and checklist review sessions.
  6. Ensure departmental policies and procedures are up-to-date and consistent with existing institutional policies and promote compliance with CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, CLIA, and other applicable accreditation/regulatory agencies.
  7. Supervise the Laboratory Safety and Compliance Coordinator, assigning, directing, and overseeing responsibilities to ensure all state and accreditation requirements are met.
  8. Review safety occurrences and actions taken, ensuring incidents have been appropriately investigated and evaluated.
  9. Facilitate departmental performance improvement teams and provide training in Process Engineering improvement tools when indicated.
  10. Act as Departmental Education liaison with University of New Hampshire, River Valley Community College, and other schools to ensure contractual student education requirements are met.
  11. Ensure all Pathology staff receives training and education in regards to organizational patient safety priorities and quality improvement practices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in a clinical laboratory related field with 8 years of laboratory experience (to include previous supervisory or lead experience) or equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated experience with coordinating/managing quality, performance improvement, and/or accreditation required.
  • Previous experience using LIS, spreadsheet, and database software desired.
  • Must be self-directed and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • Advanced degree or certification in quality process management or equivalent preferred.


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