Senior Grade Medical Scientist Quality & I.T Co-ordinator
Senior Grade Medical Scientist Quality & I.T Co-ordinator
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Job Description
Exciting Career Opportunity!
The Purpose of This Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Scientist Quality and I.T Coordinator to oversee quality assurance initiatives and maintain I.T systems within our laboratory. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving laboratory processes through effective quality management and technological support.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess the required qualifications for a Senior Medical Scientist as stipulated by the HSE: (Ref HSE Grade Code 3877) and by the Department of Health
- Registration as a Medical Scientist with CORU is essential.
- Applicants must be eligible for Fellowship membership of The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.
Experience
- Have 3 years or more clinical post qualification experience as a Medical Scientist in multidisciplinary or blood sciences laboratory
- Proficient in I.T systems relevant to laboratory operations data management and automation.
- 2 years experience of operational involvement with a quality management system including document control.
- In-depth knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards and quality assurance practices.
- Any post graduate degree in IT or scientific would be desirable but not essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in laboratory technology and quality practices.
- Be competent innovative reliable enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Excellent planning & organizational skills
- Excellent leadership interpersonal and people management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform the appropriate duties of a Medical Scientist under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager.
- Perform all activities related to the receipt analysis and reporting of laboratory specimens.
- Lead and coordinate quality management activities within the laboratory to ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards (ISO 15189 etc.).
- Participate in the implementation of a quality management programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and key stakeholders satisfaction.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and oversee laboratory I.T systems ensuring data integrity security and user accessibility.
- To optimise the use of the Laboratory Information System in conjunction with end users and laboratory staff.
- To co-ordinate operational use to assure successful interfacing between the Laboratory Information System Hospital Information System and/or interface engine or hub.
- Effective management of data and records contained in both computer and non-computerised systems.
- Conduct regular audits and evaluations of laboratory processes identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for I.T related issues within the laboratory liaising with the I.T department as needed.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for quality assurance and I.T compliance ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Participate in laboratory management meetings contributing to strategic planning and departmental goals
To Apply: Please submit your CV via Rezoomo by clicking the apply button below
Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
Informal Inquiries: please contact Lisa Hogan Laboratory Manager
This vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Scientist with a passion for excellence we want to hear from you!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
