Collaborates with supervisor manager and Technical Director to maintain technical and procedural operations in the section. Assists and leads in project development/implementation quality assurance orientation training continued education and competency testing for staff.
Essential Functions:- Researches develops and implements new or improved procedures and instrumentation performing and/or reviewing quality control and quality improvement and regulatory/compliance assignments.
- Develops writes and updates procedures as requested. Maintains knowledge of current federal state and local laws and regulations techniques procedures and protocols labwide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
- Assists Manager by serving as a liaison with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and may help coordinate the inspections by CAP for all laboratory locations. Organizes the selection of CAP survey materials and reviews performance.
- Supports process development/improvement within the section including participating in quality assurance continuing education programs and section meetings. Trains new staff members and ensures staff is competent/educated regarding processes and protocols.
- In Lab Testing Areas (nonwaived testing): Fulfills the role of the CLIA General Supervisor for High Complexity testing and Technical Consultant for Moderate Complexity testing.
- Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information. Assists Manager with the Laboratory Inspection Team to prepare for inspections this includes the selfinspections performed during nonsurvey years.
- Delivers service excellence One Team collaboration and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences addressing concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions using basic troubleshooting skills and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances. Promotes a cohesive work environment and identifies resolutions to improve morale.
Education Requirement: - Bachelors degree required.
- Field of study in medical laboratory science or a chemical physical or biological science from an accredited institution required.
Licensure Requirement:(not specified)
Certifications:American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.
Skills: - Effective organizational and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills to produce reports and graphs as needed. Demonstrates disciplinespecific technical skills.
- Promotes a team environment and maintains a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.
Experience:Three years experience in a similar laboratory required.
Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications Electricity Interpreting Data Machinery Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Color vision Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority