Technical Specialist - Laboratory

Mayo Clinic • La Crosse, WI

90d

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position where the employee is expected to maintain bench competencies and work at the bench for at least 50% of the time worked. The role requires functioning independently and collaboratively with laboratory leadership in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The employee will perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing and act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. Responsibilities may include instrument correlation and method validation, correlating data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. Participation in laboratory quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities is expected. The employee will assist with staff and student training, orientation of new employees, updating procedures, and providing technical leadership for areas of responsibility. Additionally, the employee will provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions and implement standardization efforts in the laboratory as directed by laboratory leadership.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, or appropriate health-related field.
• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Histotechnology with completion of a clinical internship is also acceptable.
• One year of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of relevant factors influencing testing results.
• Ability to work under stress in various situations.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP Certification in area of Specialty: Blood Banking, SBB (ASCP), Chemistry, SC (ASCP), Cytotechnology, SCT (ASCP), Hematology, SH (ASCP), Microbiology, SM (ASCP).
• Four years of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory.
• Working knowledge of laboratory information and reporting systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of CLIA standards.
• Experience with operational and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays.
• Willingness to work at other sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bench competencies and work at the bench for at least 50% of the time.
• Function independently and collaboratively with laboratory leadership.
• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
• Act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results.
• Responsible for instrument correlation and method validation.
• Correlate data based on clinical knowledge and technical expertise.
• Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities.
• Assist with staff and student training and orientation of new employees.
• Update procedures and provide technical leadership for areas of responsibility.
• Provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions.
• Implement standardization efforts in the laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree