Technical Specialist, Lab - Core Lab

SSM Health • Monroe, WI

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About The Position

This is a full time day shift Technical Specialist position for the core lab at Monroe Clinic Hospital working a total of 40 hours per week. The schedule includes a weekend and holiday rotation. A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $5,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment. Under the general direction, the Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Verification of test procedures.
• Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program.
• Resolution of technical problems.
• Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems.
• Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency.
• Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting.
• Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader.
• Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization.
• Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation.
• May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed.
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees