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*This position is a Casual position in Point of Care department.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
To assist in the overall supervision of the specified laboratory department including daily operations, quality, process improvement, instrument maintenance and procedures, and staff training and competency. Assists with management of laboratory in absence of Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assists supervisor in the daily operations of the department including personnel functions, timekeeping, orientation and training. Acting as a Team Leader, assumes designated functions of the supervisor in his/her absence according to CAP/CLIA requirements to include assistance with employee evaluations, interviews and employee relations, as needed.
In compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies, reviews, evaluates and coordinates quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing; maintains documentation records.
Assists in quality variance investigations and the development of process improvement initiatives. Participates in projects, committees and other laboratory activities as assigned.
Functions as a technical resource for instruments and department procedures/policies. Oversees instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and technical procedures. Coordinates methodology and instrument evaluation and validation studies.
In conjunction with supervisor, develops, maintains and updates procedure manuals, workflows, policy in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies; assists in the preparation of test launches.
In conjunction with supervisor, creates and administers employee orientation, education, training and competency assessment on test methodology, section policy and instrumentation.
Coordinates clinical education program for medical laboratory science students as well as residents, fellows, and medical students as requested. Responsible for developing curriculum content, delivering bench and didactic instruction, writing examinations, grading and performance evaluation as well as applicant interviewing and selection of students.
Performs routine/complex procedures of specific discipline involving the use of laboratory instruments or manual techniques.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Training:
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree. Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 2 years direct technical experience is required having worked within an accredited, licensed laboratory where at least 2 years of which include specific experience in the laboratory discipline being applied for.
Completion of an accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience/training as required by the Board of Registry.
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
Must be certified per policy; specialty certification in appropriate discipline preferred ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP)CM (Effective October 23, 2009) See Notes below.
ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) (Prior to October 2009)
ASCP Technologist in (categorical) certification - BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or CG(ASCP)
ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCPi) CM (Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript "i".)
AMT Medical Technologist - MT(AMT) After 2010
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Effort:
Considerable walking or standing for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous reagents and infectious materials.
Primary LocationSITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy
Department NameLab - Clinical Pathology Point of Care - CH East - North
Employment TypePart time
ShiftDay (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours0.01
Hours of Work6:30-3pm
Days WorkedM-F
Weekend FrequencyN/A
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