LABORATORY TECH

MedCentris•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Technical Consultant provides technical and scientific oversight for moderate-complexity laboratory testing. The consultant does not need to be onsite whenever testing is performed but must be available to the laboratory as needed to provide supervision and consultation. The schedule is four days per week, from midnight to noon; weekend work is necessary. The role provides consultation on test methodology and clinical use, verifies testing procedures and performance characteristics, oversees proficiency testing and quality control, and ensures analytic performance is maintained through the complete testing and reporting process. The consultant resolves technical problems, ensures corrective actions are completed before patient results are reported, identifies training needs, and evaluates and documents testing personnel competency. Competency evaluation includes direct observation, review of records and results, observation of instrument maintenance, assessment using previously analyzed or proficiency testing samples, and assessment of problem-solving skills. The position reports directly to the Laboratory Director. Qualifications must meet the applicable requirements for technical consultation in the designated specialty or subspecialty. These include specified medical, doctoral, master's, or bachelor's education and associated training or experience in non-waived testing, as well as any applicable state licensure requirements.

Requirements

Meet the applicable education and training or experience qualifications for technical consultation in the designated specialty or subspecialty.
Possible qualifying pathway: MD or DO licensed to practice medicine in the jurisdiction, if required, with anatomic and/or clinical pathology certification by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or equivalent qualifications.
Possible qualifying pathway: MD, DO, or DPM licensed to practice in the jurisdiction, if required, with at least one year of training and/or experience in non-waived testing.
Possible qualifying pathway: doctoral or master's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, with at least one year of training and/or experience in non-waived testing.
Possible qualifying pathway: bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution, with at least two years of training and/or experience in non-waived testing.
Any qualifying training or experience must be in the designated specialty or subspecialty overseen.
Possess a current state-issued Laboratory Director license if required and if functioning as the laboratory director.
Demonstrate strong written comprehension, oral expression, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, and problem sensitivity.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; and deliver effective, persuasive speeches and presentations on complex or controversial topics.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all organizational levels.
Energetic, forward-thinking, creative, ethical, and professionally presented, with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and operational focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of academic medical settings and a proven track record of working successfully in such settings.
Experience in contract development and management.
Ability and willingness to educate, share information, and mentor others.

Responsibilities

Remain accessible to the laboratory and provide onsite, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed.
Select test methodologies appropriate for the clinical use of test results.
Verify test procedures and establish test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy.
Enroll in and participate in an HHS-approved proficiency testing program appropriate to the services offered.
Establish an appropriate quality control program and acceptable analytic performance parameters, and ensure they are maintained throughout specimen receipt, analysis, and result reporting.
Resolve technical problems and ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Ensure patient test results are not reported until corrective actions are complete and the test system is functioning properly.
Identify training needs and ensure testing personnel receive regular, appropriate in-service training and education.
Evaluate testing personnel competency and ensure staff maintain competency to perform procedures and report results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
Evaluate and document moderate-complexity testing personnel performance at least semiannually during their first year testing patient specimens and at least annually thereafter, with reevaluation when methodology or instrumentation changes before results are reported using the new method or equipment.
Assess staff competency through direct observation of testing and specimen handling; monitoring of result recording and reporting; review of intermediate results, worksheets, quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance records; observation of instrument maintenance and function checks; testing of previously analyzed, blind, or proficiency testing samples; and assessment of problem-solving skills.