Technical Specialist - Core Laboratory (ELP & UA)
About The Position
The Technical Specialist in the Core Laboratory supports patient care by performing waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory testing used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The position oversees Urinalysis (UA), Electrophoresis (ELP), and other laboratory areas. The specialist collaborates with the medical director, manager, and faculty to develop procedures and programs; evaluates, validates, and implements instrumentation and procedures; and develops written procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and support new instrumentation and test methodologies. The specialist also works with the director to review and revise procedure manuals for test accuracy and regulatory and accreditation compliance, and communicates policy and procedure changes to appropriate medical center staff and clients. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, in the Core Laboratory area focused on Urinalysis and Electrophoresis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a Medical Laboratory Science program; specified degree areas include Medical Technology/Technician or Medical Laboratory Science.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, laboratory-discipline-specific or specialty certificate through ASCP or AMT.
- 3–5 years of Core-UA and ELP or job-related experience.
- Experience with waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting through education or work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Meets CLIA requirements for a general supervisor: bachelor's degree and 1 year of clinical experience, or master's degree and 1 year of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory testing that supports diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Oversee Urinalysis (UA), Electrophoresis (ELP), and other laboratory areas.
- Collaborate with the medical director, manager, and faculty to develop new procedures or programs.
- Evaluate, validate, and implement new instrumentation and procedures.
- Develop written procedures to maintain regulatory compliance and support new instrumentation and test methodologies.
- Work with the director to review and revise procedure manuals to ensure test accuracy and regulatory and accreditation compliance.
- Communicate changes in policies and procedures to appropriate medical center staff and clients.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits starting on day one.
- Daily pay.
- Competitive shift differentials.
- Career development.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 403(b) with employer match.
- On-site fitness center at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and LUMC.
- Referral rewards.
- Perks program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
