Travel Medical Technologist in Sitka, AK

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Patterns LLC to find a qualified Medical Technologist in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!
About The Position

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor, manages the Performance Improvement/QA functions of the Laboratory and is responsible for the enhancement of all aspects of Laboratory Services through ongoing monitoring and application of quality improvement principles, concepts, and technologies.

• Is accountable and responsible for the overall design, coordination, and integration of quality/performance measurement, improvement utilization, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Plans, participates, and implements PI/QA activities and the provision of all associated educational activities.
• Responsible for department compliance with accreditation agencies' standards and regulations (CAP, AABB, FDA, JCAHO, COLA) and ensuring laboratory accreditation.
• Oversees and maintains department policies and procedures to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing monitoring of PI indicators and thresholds, outcomes monitoring, and data analyses.
• Investigates all risk management, patient/customer, and physician satisfaction issues and outcome resolution; works in collaboration with Risk Management, Quality Management, and/or other involved or associated parties to effect positive resolution and initiates necessary action at the department level.
• Participates in accredited performance improvement programs laboratory services, all such data collection, data input, and result analysis of benchmark.
• Performs all automated and manual testing on patients and quality control materials in the Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry Section & Urinalysis, Microbiology/Serology, and Blood Bank Section, as needed.
• Assists with the Implementation of new equipment and procedures in a timely manner.
• Assist with the completion of all required validation studies.
• Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education,  Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent degree required.
• ASCP, AMT, or other laboratory certification required.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years as a Medical Technologist, MLS, CLS, or Equivalent required.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of teaching laboratory materials receiving and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and/or procedures.
• Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.

Ability to

• Ability to prepare reagents according to CLIA standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance documents, validation plans, and training to end users.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Required Certifications :

American Medical Technologists - American Medical Technologists, Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor, manages the Performance Improvement/QA functions of the Laboratory and is responsible for the enhancement of all aspects of Laboratory Services through ongoing monitoring and application of quality improvement principles, concepts, and technologies.

• Is accountable and responsible for the overall design, coordination, and integration of quality/performance measurement, improvement utilization, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Plans, participates, and implements PI/QA activities and the provision of all associated educational activities.
• Responsible for department compliance with accreditation agencies' standards and regulations (CAP, AABB, FDA, JCAHO, COLA) and ensuring laboratory accreditation.
• Oversees and maintains department policies and procedures to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing monitoring of PI indicators and thresholds, outcomes monitoring, and data analyses.
• Investigates all risk management, patient/customer, and physician satisfaction issues and outcome resolution; works in collaboration with Risk Management, Quality Management, and/or other involved or associated parties to effect positive resolution and initiates necessary action at the department level.
• Participates in accredited performance improvement programs laboratory services, all such data collection, data input, and result analysis of benchmark.
• Performs all automated and manual testing on patients and quality control materials in the Hematology/Coagulation, Chemistry Section & Urinalysis, Microbiology/Serology, and Blood Bank Section, as needed.
• Assists with the Implementation of new equipment and procedures in a timely manner.
• Assist with the completion of all required validation studies.
• Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education,  Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent degree required.
• ASCP, AMT, or other laboratory certification required.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years as a Medical Technologist, MLS, CLS, or Equivalent required.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of teaching laboratory materials receiving and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and/or procedures.
• Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.

Ability to

• Ability to prepare reagents according to CLIA standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance documents, validation plans, and training to end users.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Required Certifications :

American Medical Technologists - American Medical Technologists, Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Patterns is one of the leading service providers in the business process outsourcing industry.

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