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Lab Technician – Quality – 12 Hour Shifts, Nights Jobs in Newark, DE at LaMotte Chemical Products Company
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Quality Assurance Coordinator
Department: Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Job Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Manager, Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Work Schedule: : 40 hours per week unless otherwise warranted; flexible work schedule; hours may vary. Hours set by Manager/Director and rotating on-call schedule.
Amount of Travel Required: <10% Positions Supervised: None OSHA Risk Category: 2-Medium Risk POSITION SUMMARY The Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC ) supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN) through providing regulatory support. The QAC supports the Quality & Regulatory Affairs Department with performing tissue ,ocular donor and birth tissue chart QA in compliance with NDN, FDA, EBAA, and AATB policies, procedures, regulations and standards, and performing internal quality audits as required. The QAC is responsible for the determination of eligibility of ocular tissue and for the timely release of donor charts. This position is responsible for supporting the quality assurance work of the organization by reporting and disseminating information and documentation to tissue processors and external agencies, ensuring processor pending logs are efficiently maintained and current, and make requests to external agencies in order to secure required information and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s): Receives, compiles, and reviews tissue, ocular and birth tissue donor records ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Facilitates requests from contract agency/processing partners (or other external entities as requested) for but not limited to data, medical record documentation, autopsy reports, death certificates, EMS reports, serology reports and other information for donor eligibility in accordance with regulatory and accreditation entity requirements as well as internal NDN policy and procedure. Ensures verification of information prior to the release to an external entity. Ensures timely receipt of reports from outside partners. Reports to outside agencies and partners and affected NDN staff relevant information, including but not limited to, positive serology reports and positive culture reports. Requests and receives all autopsy reports for organ, eye and tissue donors Provides at minimum weekly request reports to the Medical Examiner and/or Coroner’s office. Maintains positive communication with tissue processing partners. Reviews, secures, and sends information requested on the processor pending logs to the affiliated tissue processors and/or agencies. Secures final disposition for tissue donors. Determines suitability of the record to be marked as final. Responsible for collaborating with the Accounting department to reconcile accounts receivable information against the QA pending charts, the electronic donor medical record, and processor pending logs. Performs quality audits including but not limited to donor authorizations and uniform donor risk assessment interviews to ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulations accrediting standards, and NDN policies and procedures. Monitors and maintains a current status of donor records using established electronic tracking systems, obtaining additional information, as necessary. Provides initial, periodic and re-training of quality documentation for ocular and tissue donor related activities for quality and recovery staff. Participates in the continuous training as it pertains to ocular donor eligibility requirements. Responsible for assisting with preparing NDN biohazardous waste for pickup and disposal: Performs an audit of internal and external documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy for tracking the final disposition of disposed waste. Files documentation of destruction. Responsible for supporting the use of systems within the NDN Quality Management System and improvement initiatives within the Quality & Regulatory Affairs Department. Participates in PDSA activities. Supports and participates in scheduled and unscheduled tissue partner, regulatory and accrediting agency audits including but not limited to the AATB, EBAA and FDA. Recognizes and reports trends and opportunities for improvement (OFI) regarding donor records, Quality & Regulatory Affairs and organizational metrics to the Manager of Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) – Position Specific Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Competency Statement(s) - Company Specific Understand and commit to the following: Organizational Core Purpose: To save and heal lives. Core Values: Relentless, Joyful, Selfless. Strategic Anchors: Mutually beneficial partnerships, diverse revenue streams and get to yes: every donor every time Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Compliance – Ability of the individual to be in accordance with established guidelines, policy, standards or legislation. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor’s Degree in biological science or related field preferred or Associate degree and/or equivalent work experience is required. Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience with Eye Bank, Tissue Bank or OPO quality systems strongly preferred or related experience in a regulated or certified industry. Must possess excellent working knowledge of medical terminology. Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and excellent data entry skills required. Knowledge of electronic donor record system, such as iTransplant strongly desired. Certificates & Licenses: CTBS and /or CEBT preferred Other Requirements: Direct healthcare related experience is a plus. Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand O (Occasionally 10 lbs. or less C (Constantly) Walk O (Occasionally 11-20 lbs. O (Occasionally Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Reach Outward O (Occasionally Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push/Pull Climb N (Not Applicable) 12 lbs. or less C (Constantly) Crawl N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) Other Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Non-smoking office. NDN has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and NDN reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as NDN may deem appropriate. REQUIRED READING New Hire: Administration Policy and Procedures Manual Accounting Policy and Procedures Manual Clinical Policy and Procedures Manual Donation Policy and Procedures Manual Family Services Policy and Procedures Manual HLA Policy and Procedures Manual Hospital Services Policy and Procedures Manual IT.501 Acceptable Use, IT.502 Computer and Equipment Administrator IT.503 Internet Access and Use, IT.505 Security Password IT.506 Physical Access, IT.508 Mobile Access, IT.515 Email Access and Use IT.525 DocuSign General Use, IT.526 Information Risk Management Ocular Services Policy and Procedures Manual Organ Services Policy and Procedures Manual PC+D Policy and Procedures Manual Quality and Regulatory Affairs Policy and Procedures Manual Safety Policy and Procedures Manual Tissue Services Policy and Procedures Manual Show more Title: Lab Technician – Quality – 12 Hour Shifts, Nights
Company: LaMotte Chemical Products Company
Location: Newark, DE
