Quality Assurance-Lab Consultant, Northern Virginia

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Reporting all findings involving laboratory operations as directed; Ensuring that test methodology and procedures are appropriate for the clinical use of test results and establishing performance criteria, including precision and accuracy standards for each test; Ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately enrolled in an approved proficiency testing program; Establishing a quality control program for each test performed; Establishing acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process; Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken, if necessary; Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken; Identifying training needs and ensuring that testing personnel receive regular and appropriate in-service training; Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. This includes completing an evaluation at 6 and 12 months in the first year of employment and yearly thereafter. Performance is reevaluated before patient testing if instrumentation or test methodology changes; Providing on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed; Reviewing medical records for compliance with Patient First policies and procedures according to schedule; Performing onsite inspections completely and accurately according to schedule; Performing final review and completion of inspection report according to schedule; Assisting with revisions of the inspection process and criteria; Performing inspection follow-ups as directed; Conducting training sessions as needed with center personnel, administrative personnel, trainers, etc.; Receiving and moving ordered supplies; Assisting at other locations as directed; Implementing established policies and procedures as directed; Handling physician requests with respect and in a timely manner. Minimum education requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Employee must be 18 years of age or older; Minimum typing experience required; At least one year of supervisory experience preferred; In Virginia and Maryland, bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of two years of training/experience required and four years of experience preferred; In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of six years of training/experience required; Must have a thorough knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing. Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required; Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation; Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information; Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time); Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds; Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time; Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or a reduction of work.