Lab Technical Specialist Hematology

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

1d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Specialist MLS is an experienced Registered MLS who assists the Supervisor, Manager, or Coordinator with advanced technical functions within the department they are supporting. These caregivers operate at an advanced level, overseeing quality control, advanced instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and implementation, ensuring department regulatory compliance. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for the workplace and career advancement into Technical or Supervisory positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Degree will be verified.
• Medical Laboratory Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent as approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job.
• Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience for an MLS.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call.
• Montana applicant must have State Licensure to work in the State of MT.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading training and education of staff at all levels.
• Experience in process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures participation in external proficiency surveys by reviewing Proficiency testing menu, review PT results and troubleshooting.
• Leading and assisting in Inventory Control
• Support the supervisor with assisting in validations, QC lot to lot, lookbacks and MPE investigations
• Leading and assisting with new instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Assisting in regulatory compliance such as new and annual interface validation.
• Technical problem solving
• May also attend or be selected to lead system Work Groups, supporting standardization initiatives within Laboratory Services
• Support the supervisor with personnel duties within the technical area, such as event investigations, training, and competency assessment.
• Developing and refining policies and procedures

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program, offering 100+ learning options including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees