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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.

  Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological, Chemical or Life Science required

• Certified as MLS (ASCP) or equivalent required

  Minimum Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years technical experience in Anatomic Pathology/Cytology/IHC in addition to the required educational background and licensure requirements. Full knowledge and familiarity with NJ DOH Standards and CAP checklists

• Ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely manner

• Ability to write clear and concise procedures and policies

• Skillful knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Health Care Management Systems

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to investigate, analyze information/data and draw conclusions

• Requires a high level of organizational and time management skills

• Responsible for collecting specimens such as blood, tissue and urine and process the samples for the lab.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

• Atlantic Mobile Health

• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.