Technical Lab Specialist (Chem/Hema)

Technical Lab Specialist (Chem/Hema)

New job alert! Technical Lab Specialist (Chem/Hema) available south of Mooresville, North Carolina!

Details:

• Full-time
• Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm (5x8s)
• Opportunities for growth
• Full, comprehensive benefits package (PTO, health insurance, life insurance, 401k, etc)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• MT ASCP certification
• Prior lab experience and knowledge
• Must have chemistry/hematology exp
• 5 years of relevant leadership experience

Job Summary:

Develops and applies technology, methods and training across a wide array of disciplines and processes, with the goal of improving quality and efficiency. Scope of responsibility spans the entire clinical laboratory value stream, including test menu/dictionary, equipment implementation, results reporting, and technical consultation.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures all requirements of applicable regulatory agencies (federal, state, local) are satisfied at all times. Leads continuous accreditation readiness efforts and collaborates with others in the development of improvement capabilities.
• Facilitates assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates corrective action plans based on past surveys and preparatory tracer activities.
• Collaborates with key teammates (operational leaders, key operators, technical staff, professional partners) for implementation of technical methods in clinical area of expertise.
• Improves quality and efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout in partnership with department leaders.
• Collaborates with vendors, technical directors, quality, and lab team to create a standardized method validation plan for new equipment. Focuses on streamlining implementation, meeting minimal manufacture requirements, while remaining compliant with accreditation agencies.
• Ensures all equipment is implemented in an integrated fashion, optimizing the mix of technology, information systems, and processes to support operational and customer needs.
• Participates in creation of standard work, sharing technical expertise to optimize efficiencies for continuous improvement.
• Practice and teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create an environment of continuous quality improvement. Identifies performance improvement opportunities that impact operational & quality metrics. Utilizes the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle to document improvements.
• Designs and conducts experiments to evaluate new methods with the goal of furthering the scope, quality, and efficiency of clinical laboratory services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.