The Laboratory Quality Improvement Coordinator/Reviewer assists and supports the Quality Manager in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Quality Improvement initiatives of the Department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists design and implementation of \ Quality Improvement Monitors under the supervision of the Quality Manager and participates in performance improvement activities Prepares monthly reports detailing the results of all Quality Improvement initiatives as directed by Quality Manager Performs quality audits and documentation. Collaborates with peers and managers to facilitate and monitor the timely completion of corrective actions for findings Analyzes QI related data including creation of data collection tools, data aggregation and maintains an inventory of quality improvement activities Monitors and displays statistical data for quality reports and evaluations Helps monitor the compliance of Quality Control documentation, corrective action, and appropriate supervisory signatures as per NJDOH and CAP recommendations and requirements Supports Quality Manager with coordination of laboratory’s proficiency program and monitors result submission, result review and corrective action for PT failures Assists the Quality Manager in maintaining a personnel competency program, which includes technologists and supervisory personnel Aids in the preparation and coordination of Quality Management Meetings including data collection, agenda, minutes and presentations Follows safety requirements and monitors safety compliance and processes. Conducts safety audits and follows up on corrective action for all deficiencies Maintains safety documentation files Assesses safety compliance and makes suggestions on ways to improve it Assists in the enforcement of policies within the Laboratory Suggests modifications to protocols and documents to improve laboratory workflow and processes Quality Manager in writing procedures and/or preparing manuals as required including validation/verification of tests. Assists in the planning of verification/validation study proposals prior to implementing new methods and technologies, initiating studies, troubleshooting during the process, and review of experiments prior to submission where applicable. Participates in preparation and coordination of regulatory site visits by NJDOH, CAP and Joint Commission Supports other supervisory and managerial staff with regulatory agency preparedness

Travel to AHS laboratory sites is required.