Aultman Health Foundation · 1 week ago
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - AOH LAB
Orrville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAultman Health Foundation is a healthcare organization seeking a Technical Specialist for their AOH Lab. The role involves maintaining quality control and assurance in laboratory procedures, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while performing complex laboratory tests.
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Responsibilities
Maintain competence in the following test areas and work in staffing when the need arises
Oversees all aspects of the Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Serology departments including but not limited to accreditation and quality
Works with peers and leadership to achieve hospital and departmental goals
Introduces and demonstrates new procedures, programs, and equipment to departmental and other hospital staff as appropriate
Works with Laboratory Coordinator to oversee the selection, training/orientation and evaluation performance of staff. Makes recommendations for personnel actions
Develops, implements, and evaluates the quality and critical aspects of service programs/modalities provided by the department including quality control and takes appropriate action to report and address identified issues
Works with the Laboratory Coordinator to monitor and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and hospital policies
Maintains department and equipment and seeks to develop new program enhancements and strategies
Performs blood collection by venipuncture and micro-collection techniques
Collaborates with Policy Tech specialist and Laboratory Coordinator to develop laboratory policies and procedures
Works closely with the Laboratory Coordinator to ensure the Laboratory’s operational excellence and ensures that quality services are delivered in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional behavior standards
Problem solve issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery
Actively participate in departmental and hospital committees and meetings as appropriate
Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory and supervises the technical staff
Responsible for coordinating all technical, logistical, and administrative functions to ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results for all laboratory samples within established timeframes
Works with Lab Coordinator to train new employees
Delegates or resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial action is taken and documented when tests do not perform to specifications and that patient results are only reported when tests are functioning properly
Assigns and reviews the workflow of all technical staff
Approves overtime, no-lunches, and requests to leave early if the Laboratory Coordinator is not present
Exercise professional judgment to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner
Orders supplies
Mentor students and new employees by providing a positive experiential learning environment
Think critically and work efficiently in high stress situations
Communicate effectively with colleagues, nursing units, providers, and laboratory leadership
Uses Tools and Tones for High Reliability in order to promote a culture of safety
Accepts responsibilities and maintains an attitude conducive to a cooperative and productive work environment
Other duties as assigned
Adheres to all policies described in the Aultman Hospital Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Promise, ACE
Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree, including twelve-month training in an approved program for Medical Laboratory Science, with certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by an approved certifying agency or Bachelor of Science degree with MLT certification and/or necessary experience to be designated as a registry eligible MLS
Minimum 5 years' experience working in hematology required
Willingness and ability to fill the CLIA role of Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor, and General Supervisor as defined by CAP for the following testing areas: Chemistry, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Toxicology
Highly organized
Detail oriented
Strong multitasking abilities
Quick learner
Ability to handle high stress/fast paced work environment
Work effectively with coworkers
Strong communication skills
BALS CPR Certification
Preferred
Minimum 2 years' leadership experience preferred
Company
Aultman Health Foundation
Serving Stark and surrounding counties since 1892, Aultman Health System is committed to our patients, employees, the community and medical education.
5001-10000 employees
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