Chemistry Technical Specialist

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Shift: Full Time Day
Location: Bedford Hospital (Bedford, IN)

Requirements

• Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical or biological science is required.
• Requires Qualification as CLIA Technical Consultant (TC) and Technical Supervisor (TS).
• Minimum 4 years experience in high complexity laboratory testing is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in moderate complexity testing is required.
• Requires appropriate certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certification.
• Requires appropriate certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certification.
• May require CHS(ACHI) certification, depending on the laboratory environment/department.
• Requires travel to locations within region on a regular basis. Travel to other regions, as needed.
• Requires extensive knowledge about computers and use of various software programs.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques.
• Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the technical work within specified areas to ensure quality and acceptability of tests results across the regional laboratory sites.
• Ensures complete accurate laboratory record keeping regarding training, competency, quality control, quality assurance, instrument function checks, maintenance, reagents, validation, and correlation.
• Writes, reviews, and updates laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists with validation and correlations, as needed.
• Ensures laboratory CAP and depending on the laboratory environment/department ASHI regulation compliance and inspection readiness by assembling required evidence of compliance for the laboratory.
• Collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports, as needed.
• Develops training protocols, and documents, and ensures completion of training of all team members through train the trainer deployment.
• Works directly with team members to correct compliance concerns.
• Provides Lab Supervisor(s) information and feedback regarding team member performance on compliance issues.
• Attends system committee meetings and communicates action items, as needed, to regional lab leaders and team members.
• Works with other technical specialists to create regional and system solutions.
• Manages regional and system projects related to the technical and regulatory compliance functions within the laboratory.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate publications and communication/interaction with subject matter experts.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior