CLS II CLIA Qual Testing Personnel

Prime Healthcare•Garden City, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The CLS II CLIA Qual Testing Personnel performs laboratory tests authorized under CLIA and applicable state law, with duties limited to the person’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The position performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The role may include venipuncture or capillary puncture for patients from newborns to geriatrics, and may involve serving as Lead Tech during a shift in the absence of a supervisor, as well as responsibilities related to the laboratory information system (LIS) or point-of-care testing (POC). The employee follows laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results; observes quality-control policies and documents corrective actions; identifies and addresses issues that could affect test performance; reviews patient results for accuracy before release; and performs and documents equipment maintenance. The role also supports laboratory policy and procedure development and maintenance and complies with department and hospital policies, including those related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director. Garden City Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital offering graduate medical education programs. The hospital is part of Prime Healthcare and describes its focus as quality, compassion, community involvement, and preserving access to compassionate healthcare.

Requirements

At least two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
For high-complexity testing, hold a current state license if licensing is required in the state where the laboratory is located.
For high-complexity testing, meet at least one of the qualification pathways specified in the job posting, including applicable education, training, or prior qualification criteria under CLIA regulations.
Possible education pathways include a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology; an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; or qualifying equivalent education and training as detailed in the posting.
The posting specifies that certain education-and-training pathways require laboratory training, such as an approved clinical laboratory training program or at least three months of documented training in each specialty where high-complexity testing is performed.
For blood gas analysis, meet one of the listed CLIA qualification pathways, which may include a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or cardiovascular technology, or an associate degree related to pulmonary function.
For histopathology tissue examinations, meet the qualifications referenced in § 493.1449(b) or (l).
Hold a current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where one is required.

Responsibilities

Perform only waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and applicable state law, consistent with individual qualifications and abilities.
Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment.
Review patient result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatrics.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and avoid collaboration with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, from newborns to geriatrics, when required.
Assist with developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.