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Posted: 07-Jun-26
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 26008043
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Lab QA Specialist 2 develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains department policies on inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance. This includes employee education and training on department responsibilities and safety. Maintains knowledge of a broad range of external regulatory standards related to laboratory operations.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Coordinates the laboratory safety team and consults with the laboratory and institutional safety director on all safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures that safety standards and regulations are followed by laboratory staff.
- Establishes and maintains regulatory compliance and safety policies as required by external regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.).
- Develops, coordinates, conducts, and maintains documentation of employee continuing education, safety education, and training.
- Maintains records for CME and employee ability, as required and in coordination with management, supervisors, and human resources.
- Oversees department quality plans and all associated local quality initiatives. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
- Monitors laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and reports findings to appropriate institutional and departmental administrative team.
- Instructs MT and MLT students, Pathology Residents, and Medical Students in safety and regulatory issues.
- Represents the department as a functioning member of institutional safety and quality improvement committees.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Data and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
- Effective leadership and social skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following:
ASCP-BB
ASCP C
ASCP-CG
ASCP-CT
ASCP-H
ASCP-HT
ASCP-HTL
ASCP-M
ASCP-MB
ASCP-SBB
ASCP-SC
ASCP-SH
ASCP-SM
CHS-ABHI
CHT-ABHI
CLS
MLS
MT
SCT
SCYM
SMB.
ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH), ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM), Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS-ABHI), Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT-ABHI), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT), Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM), Molecular Biology Spec-ASCP (SMB).
