What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at shusa?
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Location: Dallas, Texas Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible) Days: Monday - Friday Full-time: Benefit Eligible Principal Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist in the preparation for inspections of ProPath facilities. Perform internal audits and mock inspections as needed. Be knowledgeable of the laws and regulations relating to laboratory requirements. Write and review SOPs related to safety, general lab policies, and quality control. Maintain the document control system. Be a resource for laboratory supervisors for how to use document control software. Manage and document the receipt, assignment, and follow up to completion of all proficiency testing . Maintain equipment inventory, including but not limited to pipettes, microscopes, analytical instruments, and miscellaneous equipment. Schedule annual preventive maintenance for equipment including but not limited to pipettes, hoods, and equipment. Maintain all associated documentation. Assist the QA Management with training and monitoring of staff for safety requirements such as chemical handling and knowledge current regulations as set forth by Federal, State, Local and the College of American Pathologist (CAP). Required Education and Knowledge: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry, At least 2 years of experience in a clinical or pathology lab with knowledge of CLIA regulations, and CAP requirements. Candidate must have strong analytical skills, detail-oriented; ability to apply the appropriate statistical tools in evaluating QI processes. Experience: Two or more years working in health-related position with knowledge of process and quality improvement. We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community! We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: ProPath Services, LLC Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.