Emory Healthcare · 2 weeks ago
Lab Technical Specialist / Point of Care
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmory Healthcare is dedicated to transforming health and healing through innovative laboratory services. They are seeking a certified Lab Technical Specialist to join their Point of Care team, responsible for laboratory testing and providing support to non-laboratorians while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assist with evaluation and validation of new testing method requests
Develop and implement procedures for lab related processes
Validation of new or replaced/repaired instruments
Order and maintain supplies and equipment
Install instruments and troubleshoot instrument or connectivity issues
Perform comparison and correlation testing of instruments
Preparation of reporting for validations, comparisons and correlations
Assisting personnel with proficiency testing process including review and corrective action on proficiency test errors
Maintain accurate records using various laboratory databases, troubleshoot problems related to laboratory issues including supply distribution, test ordering, specimen integrity, result reporting, compliance, and billing
Investigation and reporting of erroneous results (patient, proficiency, comparison, etc.) and processing result and chart correction requests
Training non-laboratory staff on Point of Care testing such as glucose, creatinine, INR, blood gas testing, and others and maintaining competencies in the Point of Care Database
Interact as liaison with Point of Care program participants, facilitate and encourage questions, and discuss and serve as a resource by providing information through newsletters, formal meetings, telephone contact, etc
Development of training materials and logistics and preparation of presentations including monthly in-service education as appropriate
Maintain accreditation requirements including preparing and submitting CLIA applications for new and existing sites
Maintaining survey readiness and preparedness for various regulatory agencies and assisting with survey processes as required
Collect, organize, and analyze data and generate and provide accurate and complete reports including monthly quality assurance reports and compliance reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
Implement programs and monitors compliance with policies and procedures that meet federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
Perform rounding, present findings, and develop action plans for clinical sites as assigned
Submit compliance reports and documentation of issues and resolutions
Assist in developing goals and objectives for specific areas of responsibility and correlate goals with the healthcare system strategic goals
Participate in professional development activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
Coordinate resolution with appropriate lab section in a timely manner
Meet with administration, staff, faculty and other departments
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science
Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency
Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services
Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
Two years required with three years of related laboratory experience preferred
Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty
Requires computer access to the Emory Healthcare network, telephone capabilities, and in state travel to Emory locations
Excellent customer service skills, professionalism, and adaptability are desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day one
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
Company
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
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