Field Laboratory Quality Coordinator

Job Posting Title
Field Laboratory Quality Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Nursing Service

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary is up to $63,788.12 based on education and experience.

PIN 34000043

Job Description

Location: 123 Robert S Kerr, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Salary: $63,788.12

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why were are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description: Positions within this professional job family are assigned responsibilities for performing quality assurance work associated with clinical, analytic and/or environmental field laboratory inspections. This is the specialist level of this job family where incumbents assist in components of the laboratories at county health departments and conduct inspections to insure Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations including federal standards applicable to all sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent and treat disease. At this level incumbents may train, assist and/or review the work of employees and other personnel as assigned to decrease the risk of erroneous results by following good laboratory practices.

Duties:

• Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results based on limitations for CLIA-waived point-of-care testing.
• Develop technical standards and laboratory practice guidelines.
• Manipulate potentially hazardous human, animal, or other specimens/samples and analytic reagents in a safe and responsible manner within the laboratory setting.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safety equipment, as needed.
• Assess potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiate appropriate action, as may be required.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Prepare and maintain quality control materials to be used in laboratory testing.
• Perform maintenance and function checks on electronic and mechanical equipment and other operations necessary for proper test performance and accurate and reliable laboratory test results and reporting.
• Monitor proficiency of testing practices by evaluating and documenting performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance.
• Assess training needs of personnel and participate in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures.
• Provide analysis, research, and technical assistance.
• Develop and distribute professional information and educational resources.
• Prepare and report laboratory relevant information to local, regional or national partners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience performing clinical and/or analytic laboratory testing; OR a bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience performing clinical analytical and/or environmental laboratory testing.

Requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience performing clinical and/or analytic laboratory testing; OR a bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience performing clinical analytical and/or environmental laboratory testing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is primarily field laboratory operations that consists of inspecting laboratory environments at county health departments. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor's discretion.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation by the time of interview.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.