Quality Program Coordinator: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

$57,000 - $124,000/Yr

Alverno Laboratories - Hammond, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hammond, IN

Hospitals

About the position

As a Quality Program Coordinator at Alverno Laboratories, you will play a crucial role in the Central Laboratory's Quality Assurance team. This position is based in Hammond, Indiana, and operates on a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday during the day shift. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the development and implementation of long-term quality strategies that align with the organization's commitment to advancing health, wellness, and continuity of care in the communities served. Alverno Laboratories is recognized as one of the largest integrated laboratory networks in the Midwest, serving 26 hospitals and numerous physician offices, which underscores the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in laboratory services. In this role, you will be tasked with identifying quality gaps within the laboratory processes and implementing effective reporting mechanisms to track quality improvements. You will enhance existing systems and define high-value quality projects that need prioritization. Additionally, you will be responsible for analyzing quality data and reporting your findings to upper management, ensuring that the organization remains committed to continuous improvement in its quality assurance practices. Your contributions will directly impact the laboratory's ability to provide reliable and accurate services to its healthcare partners and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term quality strategies.
• Identify quality gaps within laboratory processes.
• Implement reporting processes to track quality improvements.
• Enhance current systems related to quality assurance.
• Define and prioritize high-value quality projects.
• Report findings of quality analysis to upper management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, quality management).
• Experience in quality assurance or quality control in a laboratory setting.
• Strong analytical skills to identify quality gaps and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to upper management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Experience with laboratory accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in laboratory settings.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.