Technical Coordinator, Clinical Laboratory

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

1d•$63 - $79

About The Position

Functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more areas of the laboratory. Duties routinely include evaluating Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), taking corrective action when needed, as well as periodically summarizing QC and PT results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review. Also performs a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) duties such as review of records (patient testing, instrument maintenance, temperature, etc), taking corrective action when needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements related to assigned areas of the Laboratory. Plays a key role in maintaining accreditation readiness; participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections. Advises on, and provides guidance for, technical and clinical problem-solving or trouble-shooting, ensuring accurate and actionable test results. Advises on the technical aspects when new policies, procedures and protocols are being developed and implemented. Develops and coordinates the completion of validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment. Develops training material and competence assessments for new procedures and equipment. Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers. Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related-field
CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist
5 years recent relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas
Demonstrates subject matter expertise in one or more technical areas of the Lab
Knowledgeable as to regulatory and accreditation requirements
Skilled in QC/QA, equipment troubleshooting, training, assessing competency, procedure development, and technical problem-solving
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties
Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Workflow Management
Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failure, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, regular review of pending logs, and priority assignments, etc.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients

Responsibilities

Evaluating Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT)
Summarizing QC and PT results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review
Performing Quality Assurance (QA) duties such as review of records
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements
Maintaining accreditation readiness; participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections
Advising on technical and clinical problem-solving or trouble-shooting
Advising on the technical aspects when new policies, procedures and protocols are being developed and implemented
Developing and coordinates the completion of validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment
Developing training material and competence assessments for new procedures and equipment
Training and assessing the competency of co-workers
Routinely performing all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Adhering to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures