Technical Specialist - Laboratory

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking for a Sendouts Technical Specialist at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position would have oversite of sendouts, research, microbiology/kits and support Point of Care testing. The hours may be 06:00am-2:30pm or 08:00am-4:30pm for on bench days. For off bench days, there is a little more flexibility based on the needs of the lab. The position is 50/50 on bench vs off bench. Schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department. The St. John's Laboratory cares for a hospital of over 184 beds. We see all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac Care, and general surgery. Our Laboratory offers a robust generalist experience for prospective employees. The Technical Specialist has direct responsibilities for the technical operations of a laboratory or laboratory section. This includes acting as technical resource, performing a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures, and directing workflow to ensure the accurate, efficient, and most cost-effective provision of testing. This position is also a primary resource for compliance, regulatory and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88.
Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided); or
B.S./B.A. from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88. (Transcript must be provided); or
Combination Education & Experience including completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88. (Transcript must be provided); or
Master of Science from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88. (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided)
1 year laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing required for candidates with baccalaureate or higher degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology; or
2 years laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing required for candidates qualifying by baccalaureate degree and semester hours.
Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification.
Labs-Acute Care – ◦ ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT – MLS or MT ◦ HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered.
Labs-Admin – ◦ ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-Outreach – ◦ ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-Point of Care – ◦ ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-Electron Microscopy – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – HTL
Labs-Blood Bank – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – BB or SBB
Labs-Cytology – ◦ ASCP – CT or SCT
Labs-Cytogenetics – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, CG, MB, SH, or SMB ◦ AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-IFC – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, SCYM, or SH ◦ AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-Histology – ◦ ASCP – CT or HTL ◦ ASCPi – HTL
Labs-Immunology/HLA – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS or MT ◦ AMT – MLS or MT ◦ ACHI – CHT or CHS
Labs-Infectious Disease – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, M, SM, MB, SMB, V or SV ◦ AMT – MLS or MT
Labs-Molecular Diagnostics – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, MB, or SMB ◦ AMT – MDT, MLS or MT
Labs-Special Chemistry – ◦ ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, C or SC ◦ AMT – MLS or MT
Lab - Andrology ASCP - MLS AAB - ALS (Andrology Laboratory Scientist within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

2 years experience in area of specialty or subspecialty.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the technical operations of assigned laboratory(s)/section(s) and participates in planning and financial management as appropriate.
Directs workflow in the daily operations of a laboratory section and is a technical resource for staff in problem solving and in the evaluation of testing results for accuracy, determining when recheck or other intervention is needed. This may include directly communicating results to provider to investigate and resolve incongruent results.
May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
Assures the performance of accurate testing.
Performs laboratory information systems functions; ensures that change requests are communicated to LIS.
Acts as resource for laboratory information systems (LIS) functions coordinating change and implementation requests as needed.
Ensures LIS changes are implemented once made.
Participates in system standardization teams.
Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures including waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations.
Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
Consults with supervisor/manager if unable to resolve issues.
Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
Assists supervisor/manager in designing, implementing, and evaluating new work processes or methods.
Partners with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate quality and performance measures are in place to meet any policy, compliance, or regulatory requirements.
Coordinates the preparation of the lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies.
Documents deviations and action taken.
Takes action to evaluate and resolve QC outliers. Consults with supervisor/manager for assistance if needed.
Assumes responsibility for the lab Performance Improvement program by suggesting areas for improvement, collecting data, reviewing the results, and recommending action steps to be taken.
Documents compliance with and demonstrates working knowledge of regulations of governmental or voluntary agencies.
Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Orients individuals in laboratory operations including routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and laboratory information systems.
Responsible for monitoring and documenting the progress of the orientation and training; provides feedback to trainee.
Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
Assists supervisor/manager in developing learning plans.
Checks work prior to release.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

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