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Covenant Health · 2 weeks ago

LAB TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system based in Knoxville, offering award-winning care and cardiac services. The Laboratory Technical Specialist is responsible for technical and scientific oversight within the laboratory, ensuring quality control and the proper performance of diagnostic procedures.

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Responsibilities

Selects test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of test results. These decisions are made in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager and Medical Director

Schedules and coordinates work activities of employees working in respective area

Prepares documentation for discipline or commendation for review by Lab Manager

Verifies test procedures performed and establishes the test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and system

Enrolls and participates in an approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered. Maintains proficiency testing records and ensures that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

In conjunction with Laboratory Manager and Medical Director, establishes a quality control program appropriate for the tests performed and establishes the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance. Ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process

Implements and adheres to the Laboratory quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performance. Reviews and evaluates data on a routine basis. Prepares monthly QC report for pathologist review. Performs correlation and comparison studies

Ensures that patient results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly

Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing tests receives appropriate, regular in-service training

Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and documents all actions. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots department equipment

Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel and assures that competency is maintained, including direct observation, monitoring of test results, review of intermediate records, assessment of test performance and problem-solving skills, etc

Oversees and assists with the training of all employees and students in respective departments

Performs all responsibilities of testing personnel in his/her section as required

Composes new procedures and, performs annual review/revision of sections technical procedural manuals. Has Laboratory Medical Director approve changes

Provides clinical consultation and/or evaluation pertaining to interpretation and clinical evaluation of laboratory tests and procedures

Ensures an adequate inventory of supplies and reagents necessary for timely performance of all required testing

Performs review and interpretation for tests sent to reference laboratories

Prepares and submits new test formats, and changes to existing tests to the LIS specialist

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Laboratory Manager or Pathologists, i.e. relieves and assists with daily operational duties of department

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested

Qualification

Medical Technologist LicenseQuality Control ProgramTest Methodology SelectionProficiency TestingLaboratory Equipment TroubleshootingClinical ConsultationTrainingEvaluationDocumentation Skills