LABORATORY QUALITY ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

Shift:Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Department: Lab Administration
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $52,665.60 - $83,179.20 /per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and driven professional to join our team as a Coordinator of Laboratory Quality Assessment & Improvement. We're seeking someone who thrives on collaboration, has a sharp eye for detail, and is energized by continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a natural problem solver and clear communicator who's excited to help elevate the quality of laboratory services that directly impact patient care. This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys working across departments, embracing challenges, and using data to make a difference. If you're a proactive, forward-thinking professional with a commitment to excellence, MU Health Care wants you to help shape the future of lab quality. Join us in making health care better for every patient we serve.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist management in monitoring department operations and objectives to ensure the quality of services meets the standards of the MU Health Care Mission and Goals.

Develop, implement, and manage departmental programs to ensure compliance with all accreditation and service standards.

Coordinate and monitor clinical quality improvement activities.

Assist in developing, directing, and monitoring the clinical policies and procedures for patient care delivery.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff to develop effective relationships with other hospital departments. Address concerns and work towards a resolution that offers quality services.

Communicate with other departments regarding laboratory services and participate in finding resolutions for issues that arise.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of how data flows from one system to another for laboratory services.

Collaborate in the development, implementation, and integration of data systems to meet clinical needs and regulatory agency mandates.

Design and implement changes in departmental workflow ensuring efficiency and improved service to patients, staff, and physicians.

Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information handled when performing duties and report activities by any individual or entity suspected of compromising the confidentiality of patient information immediately to the supervisor.

Demonstrate to staff appropriate methods and procedures to complete work assignments.

Review staff's work in progress for adherence to demonstrated methods. Prepare reports and collect statistics as needed for compliance monitoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other science focus.

One (1) year of related experience with an emphasis in quality improvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist technologist (such as Chemistry, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare (HEW/HHS).

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring

department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.