Microbiology 2nd Shift Laboratory Technical Specialist

American Addiction Centers • West Allis, WI

5d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology 2nd Shift Laboratory Technical Specialist will perform all duties of the bench staff in the specialty as determined by site need. This role works with the Supervisor to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, and is directly responsible for validation of processes. The specialist ensures that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, monitors laboratory safety practices and corrects hazards, and monitors workflow to make necessary adjustments for timely completion. They will also oversee the preventive maintenance program and regulatory compliance standards, participate in inspections, and provide financial evaluations for procedures, instrumentation, and reagents. Additionally, this role may assist the Supervisor with work schedules, timecards, and attendance, and will support technical staff development, including competency assessment, coaching, and training coordination for students and new staff. The specialist provides technical expertise and consultation to sites and clients, reviews laboratory results for accuracy, and documents information for quality assurance. They will utilize computer information systems appropriately and assist in improving laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, including writing and revising technical procedures. This position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate patient care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Histotechnology.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience as an instrument key operator.
• Position involves in-depth knowledge of moderate and/or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ‘88.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory computer systems, including use of word processing programs and spreadsheets.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations, maintaining professional composure at all times.
• Ability to consistently handle multi-tasking, meet established deadlines, and recognize assignments that may be delegated.
• Ability to articulate knowledge of topics under discussion.
• Ability to build and support a highly cohesive and functional team.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of the bench staff in the specialty as determined by site need (i.e., Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist).
• Works with the Supervisor to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, directly responsible for validation of processes.
• Ensures that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitors laboratory safety practices and corrects hazards that exist.
• Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Monitors the preventive maintenance program and regulatory compliance standards to ensure they are met.
• Participates in the inspection process.
• Provides financial evaluations as part of procedures, instrumentation, and/or reagent evaluations.
• Assists the Supervisor with preparation of work schedules, timecards, and attendance functions.
• Assists supervisor with technical staff development including competency and coaching, correcting performance as needed, coordination and oversight of student and new staff training.
• Provides technical expertise to any site as needed; provides technical consultation to both internal and external clients.
• Reviews laboratory results and quality control for accuracy and validity.
• Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Utilizes all required computer information systems appropriately.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
• Assists in writing new technical procedures and policies and revising current procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level