Laboratory Manager, Quality

Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesAs the Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Education, Safety, & Laboratory Compliance, you will provide leadership and expertise to direct a department wide quality and compliance program for the Clinical and Pathology Laboratories of UCLA Health System. Primary duties include:

• Ensure compliance with all standards, regulations, and laws of the pertinent licensing, accrediting, credentialing, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure adherence for UCLA internal guidelines and policies related to human resources, safety, environment of care, and corporate compliance
• Maintain all licensure and accreditation for the hospital clinical, pathology, and outreach laboratories
• Manage the laboratory safety program for the Health System laboratories
• Manage the CLS training and continuing education programs
• Serve as the Laboratory Compliance Officer for the Department and chairs the Laboratory Compliance Committee meetings
  Qualifications
  • California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience working in quality/compliance
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience
  • Working knowledge of clinical laboratory standards, regulations, and laws
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements
  • Knowledge of the OIG Compliance Program for Clinical Laboratories
  • Ability to demonstrate and promote interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to lead meetings, create agendas, draft meeting minutes and build on group dynamics
  • Ability to delegate effectively and empower staff to accomplish their goals
    Not required, but a plus if you have the following:
    
    • ASQ (CQA/CQM) certification
    • Bachelor's degree in healthcare and/or relevant field
      UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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