Job Description:
MUST HAVE FLU AND FULL SERIES OF COVID VACCINATIONS
Accountabilities
1.
t the direction of the CLIA License holder, supervises and ensures the quality, quantity, and reliability of the work performed by laboratory support staff.
Relates laboratory services to the medical staff and patients.
Assesses laboratory needs and utilization and explores sources and methods to meet that utilization.
Assures compliance with all Consortium wide policies.
Assures compliance with all outside regulatory policies and agencies such as HIPAA, JC, CLIA, Client, and OSHA.
Works with the LIS coordinator to maintain the lab LIS system.
Maintains lab policy and procedure manuals.
2.
t the direction of the CLIA license holder, plans, implements, coordinate, reviews and assures compliance with all laboratory quality control, proficiency testing, quality assurance, safety, accreditation, and preventive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and laboratory system failures.
3.
Performs specimen collection and lab testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory.
Routinely reviews patient reports to assure accuracy.
4.
Serves as laboratory resource for all departments.
5.
Works with the laboratory director to monitor operational costs and develops laboratory budget.
Analyzes historical trends and data.
6.
cts as the lead tech and directs the work of others.
Develops and monitors on going continuing education for lab and nursing personnel performing waived testing.
Addresses concerns of internal and external customers.
Position Complexities
Working with and at the direction of the CLIA license holder, ensures the lab meets all regulatory requirements set forth by CLIA, CMS, and Client.
Takes direction from and defers to CLIA license holder to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Must be proficient in all laboratory systems and tests to cover during periods of staffing shortage.
Position Qualifications
Education/Experience:
•Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related sciences and minimum of 4 years of experience.
OR
•ssociates in Medical Laboratory technology and a minimum of 6 years of experience.
Certification:
•National laboratory certification - ASCP or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to lift >50 pounds, stand, stoop, and bend over for extended periods.
Position has potential exposure to biohazards on a routine basis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge
•dvanced knowledge of clinical laboratory and health care regulations
•dvanced knowledge of laboratory sciences
•Working knowledge of other departmental processes
Skills
•Competent phlebotomy and technical skills
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•dvanced computer use skills
Abilities
•dvanced ability to multi task
•dvanced ability for analytical thinking and troubleshooting
•dvanced ability to lead personnel
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Will discuss at interview
State License Details:
Not Needed
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory
Sub Specialty:
Lab Manager, Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
No