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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Under general direction, is responsible for ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations related to quality and personnel qualifications. Performs audits, investigates non-compliance, and provides guidance to cross functional teams to address any regulatory issues or risk. Manages documentation, auditing practices, regulatory training, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Assesses adherence to relevant Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, CMS and FDA regulations, standards, and internal policies to ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

+ Maintains and updates regulatory documentation, processes, and procedures to align with evolving guidelines and industry best practices.

+ Leads comprehensive on-site surveys and audits to evaluate compliance levels, identifying areas for improvement as needed.

+ May manage FACT accreditation, Donor Manufacturing Audits and National Marrow Donor Program responsibilities where applicable.

+ Investigates and resolves complaints and non-compliance events, utilizing root cause analysis frameworks to prevent recurrence.

+ Develops and delivers training programs for laboratory personnel on compliance and safety standards, enhancing their understanding and capability in maintaining regulatory requirements.

+ Prepares clear and comprehensive reports delineating findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective actions based on audit results and investigations.

+ Gathers and analyzes data related to compliance performance metrics, communicating findings to key stakeholders.

+ Stays informed of changes in regulations and industry standards, ensuring documentation and training materials are kept up-to-date and laboratory is inspection ready at all times.

+ Utilizes performance improvement methodologies (e.g., A3 thinking, PDCA, value stream mapping) to drive quality management system enhancements and ongoing process improvement.

+ Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team, facilitating communication between various departments, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure organizational compliance.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

+ Two years' experience in a laboratory setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

+ Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

+ Or

+ Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB)

+ Or

+ Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

+ Or

+ Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

+ Or

+ Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3408000040 Lab Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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