Clinical Laboratory QA Coordinator

Clinical Laboratory QA Coordinator Rome, GA Mon-Fri Day shift Job Summary: Coordinates and reviews quality management records within the Laboratory, oversees and coordinates the document control system in the Laboratory, oversees proficiency testing, and is responsible for the organization, implementation, and operation of the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program. Performs a variety of laboratory examinations and tests including specialized or experimental procedures assuring rapid and accurate results. Major Responsibilities: Establishes, directs, maintains, and reviews the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program and participates in the hospital Quality Assurance Program. Assumes responsibility of coordinating Laboratory proficiency testing programs. Guides and assists on quality assurance issues including AABB, CAP, FDA, and DNV inspections. Regularly reviews accrediting agency requirements and guidelines for compliance. At staffing requirements, performs under the laboratory's Medical Laboratory Scientist major job functions, reporting to the assigned section Technical Leader and performs, maintains, and reviews scheduled quality control for appropriate areas. Participates in appropriate System QA committees, tasks forces, and activities. Maintains supply management for QA budget to include accreditation expenses. Conducts monthly departmental Quality Management meetings pertaining to quality assurance issues. Oversees and coordinates the document control process for laboratory policies and procedures. Oversees and coordinates the incident review process for the laboratory. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT, MLS, CLT, CLS) by the Board of Registry as ASCP, AMT, AAB (AAB with 15 years experience) or equivalent. If not registered must be registry eligible – All newly hired technical staff must pass an approved certification exam within twelve (12) months of placement in this occupational classification. Education Required: Must be a High School or GED Diploma graduate. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university to include minimum of 30 quarter hours of lecture science, including at least 15 quarter hours of chemistry, 10 quarter hours of biology, and 5 quarter hours of mathematics (or equivalent semester hours). Experience: 4 years of experience in general laboratory. Clinical Laboratory Quality Coordinator experience preferred.

Created: 2026-03-11