Fairview Health Services · 3 days ago
Technical Specialist - Laboratory
Maplewood, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expFairview Health Services is looking for a Sendouts Technical Specialist at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. The role involves overseeing technical operations in the laboratory, ensuring accurate testing, and acting as a resource for compliance and quality assurance activities.
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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
Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
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
Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs:
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 and mentors’ new employees and students:
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
2 years experience in area of specialty or subspecialty
Benefits
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
Company
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides various medical and wellness services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2022-11-15Acquired
Leadership Team
James Hereford
President and CEO
Joe Gaylord
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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