MUSC Health · 6 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technical Specialist
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMedical University of South Carolina is a healthcare institution seeking a Quality Assurance Technical Specialist to support multiple laboratory locations. The role involves overseeing quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, and process improvement to ensure high-reliability performance and standardized workflows.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct support to local laboratories in the oversight of quality monitoring, variance tracking, corrective action development, and performance improvement activities
Review and validate daily, weekly, and monthly quality indicators, audits, and regulatory tasks in collaboration with Laboratory Managers
Monitor trends in quality metrics and assist with root cause analysis, preventive action development, and effectiveness monitoring
Compile and distribute monthly quality and operational reports for assigned laboratory sites
Support Laboratory Managers with daily operational activities including workflow optimization, staffing alignment, and prioritization of work queues
Assist Technical Specialists with management and standardization of technical processes within assigned laboratory sections
Promote consistent implementation of best practices across laboratory locations
Provide project management support for division initiatives including IQE entry and tracking
Participate in accreditation readiness activities including audits, tracers, documentation review, and corrective action follow-up
Support CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and DNV compliance initiatives
Maintain oversight of document control processes
Ensure alignment of laboratory practices with regulatory standards
Deliver technical and quality education sessions aligned with division priorities
Support competency assessment tracking and documentation
Train staff in quality assurance principles and error prevention strategies
Serve as the Division Safety Officer supporting safety audits and corrective actions
Promote a culture of safety and high reliability
Partner with the Division Quality Coordinator on division quality initiatives
Act as a resource for Laboratory Managers and Technical Specialists
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
MLS or MLT certification
3–5 years laboratory experience
working knowledge of CAP and CLIA
Preferred
Prior leadership or quality role experience
electronic QMS experience
Lean or Six Sigma exposure
Company
MUSC Health
MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.
Founded in 1824Charleston, South Carolina, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$133MKey Investors
Armadale Capital
2019-12-19Debt Financing· $133M
Leadership Team
Erik Summers
Chief Medical Officer
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