Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

This job is responsible for auditing regional laboratory clinical activities for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to assure compliance with applicable accreditation standards which include maintaining regulatory survey readiness, test method validation plan approval, document control and analyzing quality assurance data.

An incumbent conducts ongoing quality assurance activities through extensive review/audit, assessing current standards, identifying compliance gaps, reporting vulnerabilitys to management/key stakeholders and preparing reports/recommendations for corrective action as necessary.

Work also includes: 1) reviewing new/revised policies for conformance to standards; 2) assisting Lab management with submittal of change template(s); 3) tracking and trending Lab events to promote/facilitate systemic performance improvement solutions; 4) maintaining a quality assurance calendar of regulatory requirements; 5) reviewing current document control practices assure compliance with accreditation standards; and 6) assisting with documenting, communicating and implementing process changes.

Work requires knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulatory requirements, quality regulations/standards and CHI Franciscan Laboratory operating and quality assurance/control procedures.

"We hire inspired people to do meaningful work"

Requires Bachelor’s degree and four years of related laboratory work experience.

Prefer experience in Lab Quality Assurance and Compliance

Requires National MT certification with ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or Certification with the US. Department of Health and Human Services as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist; OR MLT certification with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical/physical/biological or other life science.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.