Medical Lab Technical Specialist
Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA
•$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. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. 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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
