Job Description
Job Description This position assesses quality activities for all Quest Diagnostics laboratories by, primarily, performing Quality Assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Quest policies. Responsibilities Conduct and/or lead internal inspections of Quest Diagnostics domestic and international laboratories. This includes the following: Esoteric laboratories, Regional laboratories, AmeriPath Diagnostics, Quest hospital laboratories (QHLs), rapid response laboratories, joint venture laboratories, point of care testing and contracted laboratories. Compose and submit timely and accurate inspection reports for corresponding inspections. Manage inspection responses to ensure completeness and accuracy. Maintain knowledge of laboratory regulatory requirements, to include accrediting bodies, federal, state, and local requirements as well as Quest Diagnostics policies. Represent MQA on various company teams/groups related to laboratory testing. Provide communication to the laboratories on relevant quality issues. Collaborate with National Laboratory Operations and Business Transformation teams. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) to laboratories for quality and regulatory issues. Participate in quality monitoring activities for Clinical Pathology, as required (e.g., metrics, Proficiency Testing (PT), CAP educational surveys, CAP, RQI, etc.). Prepare written communications and deliver presentations to laboratories, as required. Provide on-site consultation on quality and/or regulatory issues. Support and participate in special company-wide projects etc. Participate in annual continuing education and company training, as designated. Comply with all Quest Diagnostics policies including, but not limited to: Employee Handbook and Your Compliance Policy Handbook. Qualifications Required Work Experience: <