Medical Laboratory Scientist Quality Control

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Quality Control

Community East 1500 N. Ritter Ave Indianapolis IN

Full-time/Days/Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM (Rotational Weekends)

Sign-on Bonus: $5000

Pay Range: $28.94 per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

Monitor coordinate and/or perform quality control/ quality assurance activities within a defined laboratory. Provides support for laboratory technical and non-technical staff in order to expedite workflow and aides in the resolution of technical problems. Has a fundamental understanding of Specimen Processing test performance and reporting test results for all tests performed in laboratory supported.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and / or II.
• Manages/ coordinates activities defined on the departments Quality Scheduler.
• Maintains LIS based QC software program including development of quality control (QC) targets and ranges. Periodically reviews/ adjusts QC performance limits.
• Manages/ coordinates parallel testing events for both new reagent and quality control materials.
• Manages all facets of both Internal and External proficiency testing programs; including pre-analytical handling compiling and completing PT submission forms cataloging PT responses maintaining inventory of previously assayed PT materials. Coordinates and summarizing root cause investigations following sub-optimal performance.
• Maintains document control for all records generated during routine laboratory testing.
• Key resource for ensuring continues compliance with external regulatory agencies. Reviews unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal state and local regulations.
• Involved in the management of training and competency documents.
• Works with supervisor/ department manager providing support during the validation of new procedures.
• Reviews QA and QC records when applicable.
• Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems. Recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
• Assist with the departments annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups.
• Perform other duties as directed by department manager
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients will be required good customer service skills important.
• Interaction with purchasing and manufacturer technical representatives.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of five years clinical experience with two years in present department.

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

• Good customer service skills important.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals

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