Coordinator, Laboratory Quality and Process Improvement Lower Mainland Labs (LM Labs) - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Coordinator, Laboratory Quality and Process ImprovementLower Mainland Labs (LM Labs)Vancouver, BCAs per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.The Coordinator, Laboratory Quality and Process Improvement is responsible for the coordination and support of activities relating to continuous quality improvement. While working on quality-related activities and projects, the Coordinator will access and handle confidential data that relate to audits, performance, competency assessment, critical events follow up and process redesign. The Coordinator is actively involved in planning, development, implementation, conducting and evaluation of diverse projects of varying size and scope, and ongoing related activities, in a complex and changing multidisciplinary environment.What you’ll do

• Coordinate the execution of quality initiatives within the various components of the laboratory sample path of workflow, ensuring initiatives are completed in an efficient manner and adhere to regulatory and quality system requirements. Include assisting and conducting audits, following established protocols and reporting results to quality and operations leaders.
• Support identification, collection and analysis of relevant information relating to quality improvement, accreditation, competency assessment, critical events/patient safety events follow up, key performance indicators, and other quality monitoring activities.
• Assist with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to quality management related initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality leaders, operations leaders and technical leaders to implement audit findings and recommendations.
• Provide assistance to new quality improvement related projects and ongoing activities such as document management and quality monitoring; liaising with external partners, assisting with development of tools and administrative duties

What you bring

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years recent related experience in medical laboratories, or equivalent work-related experience in medical laboratories.

You will have:

• Demonstrated skills in team-building and facilitation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functional areas and in a matrix organization to achieve common goals.
• Knowledge in Quality Management, Performance Improvement, Safety and Accreditation standards.
• Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management.

What’s in it for youEvery PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 29, 2024)Location: Suite 504- 1001 West Broadway, VancouverApplications will be accepted until position is filled.Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600Requisition Number: 132924EWhat we doLower Mainland Laboratories (LML) lmlabs.phsa.ca provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of B.C., including acute care hospital laboratories and and specialty laboratories. LM Labs is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-servicesPHSA and LM Labs are committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.ATTN: PHSA Employees:To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.caPlease note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of September 21, 2022. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.Quick Apply

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