Analyst II, Quality Technical (Lab)

Davita Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Deland
Jan 28, 2025
3000 Davita Way,Deland,Florida,32724-2039,United States of America GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Technical Analyst, Quality (Lab) is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and auditing of the DaVita Labs Quality Management System and Quality Assurance programs in accordance with Federal and State regulations, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Agency (CLIA) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP). This position identifies opportunities, develops plans, and executes projects to ensure Continuous Quality Improvements meet CLIA and GCLP guidelines as well as clinical regulatory requirements of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in collaboration with the clinical lab lane leaders and teammates. This position adheres to corporate standard policies and procedures related to job performance, customer interactions, employee relations, and information confidentiality. The position also reviews and maintains technical documents supporting the clinical lab and operations. This position reports to the Manager, Quality (Lab). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the Quality Management System (including but not limited to): Reviews and monitors clinical laboratory documents to ensure laboratory regulatory compliance. Collaborates with lane leaders to verify appropriate documentation represents the requirements for the tasks reviewed. Review projects, test plans, reference documents, and research articles to gain knowledge and experience. Continuous improvement recommendations based on data analysis Participate in transactions in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and actively collaborate in procedural reviews seeking lane specific expertise as needed. Lead and/or actively participate in special projects to ensure quality Review existing laboratory and business processes to identify Prepare and distribute reports for external partners and vendors to manage quality projects and programs Actively engage in departmental continuous improvement/quality initiatives Review change requests for potential impact on quality Review planned deviations and Something Happened Intake form (SHIF) for potential impact on quality Review corrected results for potential impact Provide direct QA support for laboratory operations and closely integrated functions Deviation or nonconformance management Investigation Tracking Development of corrective action/preventative action plans Follow up on action plans tracking/reporting of events and actions plans Execution of audit program (including but not limited to internal, client, regulatory, and accrediting agency audits) Independently plan and execute audits Audit preparation Assemble and distribute audit findings Develop, compile, and execute responses to audit findings Track audit findings to closure Responsible for quality related metrics Analyze and track metrics related to quality Partners with clinical lab lanes to train, monitor data and recommend technical feedback on instrument validations/verifications, proficiency testing and instrument QC programs to ensure accurate patient testing; recommends remedial actions based on findings as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 6 years clinical lab experience - required Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, biological sciences or related field - required Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and Visio - required Knowledge/ experience with CLIA, CAP, GCLP or other regulatory standards - required Team leadership experience - preferred What We'll Provide: More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Salary/ Wage Range Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. 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