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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital
Regular
Job Highlights:
Position Specific Information
Location: Monroe Clinic Hospital
Schedule: Full Time day shift
Qualifications: Must hold ASCP certification and meet educational and experience requirements.
Job Summary:
Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including: (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems; (5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting: (7) Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed.
Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
3401000028 Clinical Laboratory/Blood
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Technical Specialist, Lab at SSM Health summary:
The Technical Specialist, Lab is responsible for the scientific oversight of testing in a clinical laboratory setting. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages quality control testing, and evaluates the competencies of laboratory staff. The position requires ASCP certification and a minimum of three years of technical laboratory experience.
Keywords:
Technical Specialist, Lab, Medical Laboratory, ASCP Certification, Quality Control, Clinical Laboratory, Testing Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare, Laboratory Management
