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Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in San Antonio, TX at Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution
Job Summary:
The Quality Systems Manager serves as a vital resource for laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and continuous improvement of quality assurance systems. This role involves developing and implementing policies to enhance laboratory performance, comply with regulations, and maintain high standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, direct, and oversee quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with governmental regulations impacting laboratory testing quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and assure quality for all laboratory analysts.
Review all laboratory records, including calibration documentation, instrument maintenance records, and quality assurance assays documentation.
Create verification and validation protocols and reports for laboratory equipment, instrumentation, software systems, and tests.
Address and resolve quality issues within the laboratory promptly.
Review proficiency testing data and records to assess laboratory performance.
Teach laboratory quality principles and collaborate with the team on continuous improvement activities.
Assist in developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures.
Maintain current documentation for laboratory testing activities, preventative maintenance, quality control testing, and deviations from protocols.
Serve as a resource to the laboratory team and management on compliance, quality, and regulatory matters.
Initiate quality control measures and monitor work quality to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
Keep laboratory policies and procedures current and communicate any changes to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university (Required).
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience in a hospital setting (Desired).
Licensure/Certification:
Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist under the NYS Department of Education (Required).
Required Skills and Abilities:
Proven managerial skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of NYS DOH, CAP, CMS, and TJC regulations/standards.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and deliver presentations.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint software.
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Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Company: Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution
Location: San Antonio, TX
