Sutter Health · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Quality Coordinator (Point-of-Care Testing)
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$71.96/hr - $89.94/hr
5+ years expSutter Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Laboratory Quality Coordinator to assist in maintaining and improving the laboratory's Quality Management Program. The role involves monitoring quality control, coordinating laboratory services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining and continually improving the laboratory's Quality Management Program (QMP), to include monitoring, reporting and assessing performance-related information
Functions as a subject matter expert; advises on all aspects of the Lab's Quality Control Program, Process Management and External/Internal Assessments (i.e. proficiency testing and surveys/inspections)
Investigates, reports and facilitates resolution of non-conforming events
Provides data and reports to support the quality review activities of the Medical and Operations Management teams, ensuring continual improvement of operational quality and service
Facilitates the design and validation of efficient workflow processes
Conducts, and participates in, quality-related meetings
Develops a variety of QMP documents (process maps/tables, procedures and forms) Supports regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness by coordinating or completing activities to fulfill requirements
Promotes a culture of quality by educating others
Facilitates complete and compliant management of records as applicable to assigned Lab section(s)
If assigned to Point-of-Care, responsible for coordinating all internal and external laboratory services performed as part of the specified point of care (POC) program sites
Responsible for validity of test results, result reporting, specimen handling, and maintenance of department POC and competency records
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist program
CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
5 years recent relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in quality systems, project management and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA '88) - federal certification requirements and standards, and State, Federal Accrediting Agency
Knowledge of California Business and Professional Codes (BPC), Chapter 3, Title 17; Chapter 2 of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Codes of Federal Regulation (CFR) and any other governing the practice of laboratory medicine
Knowledge of quality practices and procedures within a clinical laboratory environment, including knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Point of Care, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine
Well-developed analytic and software skill. Working knowledge of Lab Information system (LIS) and hospital electronic medical record systems
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem solving relevant to assigned duties. Capable of shifting focus between projects fluidly and communicate effectively
Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) changes in work priority 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment failures
Ability to maintain confidentiality, utilizes Sutter protective measures for secure data storage and transmission. Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients
Company
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.17MKey Investors
Department of Health Care Services
2025-05-19Grant· $23M
2016-11-22Grant· $1.2M
2013-10-09Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Megan Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer
Warner L. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
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