Medical Technologist II (Core Lab)

Sonic Healthcare USA•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Core Technologist II is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, advanced troubleshooting, and training new staff within the Core Laboratory. A Technologist II adheres to departmental and SRL policies/procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.

Requirements

B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
2 years of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification
Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Works with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgment
Operational knowledge of complex lab automation and networked lab systems
Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
Demonstrates technical expertise in high complexity methodologies
Demonstrates mastery of manual and automated pipettes

Nice To Haves

Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
Previous experience in process improvement and/or project management
Proven track record of working with initiative, independence, and good judgement
Experience in technical troubleshooting within a pertinent laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Efficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
Adheres to departmental/OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safety
Contributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing
Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
Tracks, and leads Instrument to Instrument and carryover studies
Assists in assessment of tech competency
Trains peers, according to the SOP, on bench processes and workflow
Tracks and coordinates Calibration Verification
Oversees and tracks lot-to-lot performance
Processes inventory in ProcureIT upon receipt
Assists R&D and Senior Techs with special projects and validations
Ensures effective communication between bench mates, and between the other benches
Performs, documents, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame
Files documentation associated with daily production runs
Participates in laboratory continuing education program
Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
Consults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
Participates in instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance
Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, labeling and appropriate usage
Processes inventory in ProcureIT upon receipt
Participates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assigned
Assists on complex projects as assigned
Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
Assists internal process audits as assigned