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This job performs routine and special tests; coordinates the implementation of new procedures; and assumes responsibility for resolving day to day lab technical problems and notifies laboratory immediate supervisor or Pathologist as appropriate. Assumes supervisory role of department section including coordinating laboratory operations within the section to ensure reliable patient testing and timely services, monitors laboratory specific Performance Improvement /Quality Control activities, exhibits knowledge of and adherence to Institution/Department policies and procedures, assists supervisor in maintaining a section that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies, and maintains confidentiality of patient related information at all times.
Responsibilities β’ Coordinates clinical competency in section. β’ Performs routine and special lab procedures. β’ Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement. β’ Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director. β’ Maintains competency, meets goals and objectives. β’ Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
β’ Other related duties as required. Requirements β’ Bachelor's degree required. β’ 4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director. β’ Current license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist in the state of practice. β’ Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties. β’ Meets the CLIA standards as a general laboratory supervisor; i.e.
at a minimum a bachelor's degree, and one year lab training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing. β’ ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist. Nice-to-haves β’ Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and troubleshoot equipment. β’ Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Specialist in the state of practice. Apply tot his job