Technical Specialist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

10d•$69 - $97

About The Position

The Technical Specialist functions as a technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more laboratory areas, including Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation. The role evaluates Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), takes corrective action as needed, and periodically summarizes results for Medical Director review. It also performs Quality Assurance (QA) duties, including reviewing patient testing, instrument maintenance, and temperature records and addressing issues when needed. The specialist maintains current knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements, supports accreditation readiness, and participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections. The role provides technical and clinical guidance for problem-solving and troubleshooting, advises on development and implementation of policies and procedures, and develops and coordinates validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment. The specialist develops training materials, trains coworkers, and assesses their competency, while routinely performing the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The role follows applicable regulations and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safe, reliable testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field.
California Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more clinical specialty areas.
Subject matter expertise in one or more laboratory technical areas and knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Skill in QC/QA, equipment troubleshooting, training, competency assessment, procedure development, and technical problem-solving.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected time frames.
Ability to perform duties accurately, precisely, and reliably, using sound judgment and problem-solving.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Ability to manage workflow in response to changes in volume, unexpected problems such as equipment or information system failure, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures intended to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), take corrective action when needed, and periodically summarize results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review.
Perform Quality Assurance (QA) duties, including reviewing patient testing, instrument maintenance, and temperature records, and take corrective action as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements in assigned laboratory areas.
Help maintain accreditation readiness and participate in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections.
Provide guidance on technical and clinical problem-solving and troubleshooting to support accurate, actionable test results.
Advise on technical aspects of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Develop and coordinate validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment.
Develop training materials and competency assessments for new procedures and equipment.
Train coworkers and assess their competency.
Routinely perform Clinical Laboratory Scientist duties in one or more laboratory areas.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability in testing.