Laboratory Compliance Officer Senior
Laboratory Compliance Officer Senior
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
LABORATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER SENIOR
Address:4814 S. 40th St Phoenix AZ 85040
Salary: 69171
Grade: 22
Closing Date:
Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Quality Assurance and Improvement Office Radiation Control and the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Medical
Environmental Clinical) maintaining current licenses (EPA CLIA ISO/IEC) for ASPHL by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency methodology quality assurance operation and safety and ensuring compliance with ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Conducts initial and annual inspections of laboratories ionizing and nonionizing facilities to determine compliance with the Statutes or Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents corrective actions and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the
operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing.
This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary possibly requiring a state personal or rented vehicle.
Corresponds with the regulated lab community or with regulatory bodies responds to technical questions from the laboratories development of standards rulemaking and laboratory inspections. Perform assist or review detailed investigative or inspection reports statements of deficiencies and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratorys certification or other types of legal orders.
Is recognized as an expert in their own area within the organization. Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or function. Interprets issues and recommends solutions or best practices. Solves complex problems taking a broader perspective to identify solutions. Acts as a resource to lowerlevel colleagues. May lead functional teams or projects.
Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific disciplines. Review of quality systems by tracking documents corrective actions and other quality data
Conduct inspections of laboratories to determine compliance with statutes rules and internal procedures
Participate and/or lead staff advisory committee and/or laboratory organization (e.g. APHL AOAC etc. meetings
Independently conduct investigations if significant issues are identified or complaints received
Set up and lead inspections
Requests and responds to feedback from clients on services
Develop standard and ad hoc reports templates dashboards and other performancerelated metrics
Schedule and oversee training for new employees and or Provide advice and guidance to lowerlevel worker. Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge of:
Federal Regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to ionizing radiation nonionizing radiation laboratory testing general laboratory procedures good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts specialized laboratory procedures laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials performance management continuous quality improvement and Lean methodologies
Performance Management (PM) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
Review and reading of professional literature requires high level of oral and written communication analytical review interpersonal relationships active listening organization evaluation repetition education/training
Ability to:
change priorities as issues arise problemsolving (root cause) work independently perform reviews of laboratory testing analyze analytical data report and evaluate analyst qualifications provide compliance data and support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Minimum Bachelors degree in laboratory science plus 5 years experience appropriate/relevant in lab field or LCO I plus 2 years inspection experience
Must have drivers license and ability to travel
State Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/longterm disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50 of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
