QA/QC Coordinator

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a QA / QC Coordinator to support the laboratory department! In this role, you will work daylight hours 8 a.

m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays required!

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases and a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh among the country's top 10 pediatric hospitals - in the breakdown of specialty care, Children's ranked third for pediatric cardiology!

Responsibilities :

• Teaches and monitors monitoring compliance to safety regulations. Investigate all safety accidents and incidents that occur in the laboratory areas.
• Create, revise, and maintain policies relating to personnel requirements, quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and lab safety.
• Distribute to all system-wide laboratories to use or modify for use. Continue to update and revise as needed when federal, state, and accrediting agencies change the standards and regulations.
• Maintain laboratory safety manuals. Assist to create and maintain the Laboratory Disaster Plan. Monitor quarterly fire drills in laboratories.
• Monitor annual laboratory safety inspections. Monitor hazardous and biological waste disposal.
• Supervise the quality assurance technologists. Teach and monitor performance, schedule and review activities. Interview for vacant positions, select candidates and administer corrective action or termination if necessary.
• Coordinate purchase of proficiency testing materials and monitor performance. Obtain certifications and permits for all laboratories and maintain records of all technical personnel and laboratory testing (including instrumentation and methodology).

Update these lists as required.

• Research regulatory requirements, prepare and submit reports, and assist with quality initiatives. Investigate instances of poor performance and ensure continued compliance.
• Schedule and organize all inspections and accreditation activities; maintain records of all activities on file for reference.

Coordinate inspection teams, and assist with the distribution of checklists, transportation, accommodations, education, and assignments.

• Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with the requirements of the UPMC's Quality Improvement Policy, state and federal agencies and accreditation agencies.
• Participates as appropriate on various committees related to safety and regulatory compliance as requested and needed.
• Contact, review reports, and advise system laboratories concerning quality, proficiency, safety, personnel, and regulatory issues.
• BS degree from an accredited college / university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program AND certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within two years from hire date, OR
• BS degree from an accredited college / university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND categorical certification for the specific specialty by the ASCP, OR
• BS degree from an accredited college / university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least 2 years of experience in a role equivalent to that of a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory.
• 5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist and previous experience with QA plans and QC policies, experience with proficiency testing, and good writing skills are required.
• Prefer prior supervisory experience and knowledge of accreditation processes and regulations.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

• ASCP certification in medical technology or ASCP categorical certification is preferred.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran