Lab Technical Specialist Senior at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Customer Service, Professionalism, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Training, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Communication, Technical Skills, Laboratory Procedures, Accreditation, Instrument Troubleshooting, Testing Method Validation, Mentorship

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an experienced and certified Lab Technical Specialist Sr. who will support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity. Shift: 8am - 4:30pm, Onsite, Monday - Friday Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting. Job Specific Details: Point of Care is responsible for laboratory testing performed in departments by non-laboratorians (medical assistants, nurses, perfusionists, educators, etc.). Approximately 85% of time will be spent interacting with these groups by developing and implementing point of care testing. Excellent leadership, customer service skills, professionalism, and adaptability are desirable. Requires computer access to the Emory Healthcare network, telephone capabilities, and in state travel to Emory locations. Tasks include (but are not limited to): Oversee evaluation and validation of new testing method requests Oversee the development and implementation of procedures for lab related processes Coordinate the purchase of new supplies or equipment and the validation of new or replaced/repaired instruments Order and maintain supplies and equipment Install instruments and troubleshoot instrument or connectivity issues Perform comparison and correlation testing of instruments Oversight of reporting for validations, comparisons and correlations Assisting personnel with proficiency testing process including review and corrective action on proficiency test errors Maintain accurate records using various laboratory databases, troubleshoot problems related to laboratory issues including supply distribution, test ordering, specimen integrity, result reporting, compliance, and billing Investigation and reporting of erroneous results (patient, proficiency, comparison, etc.) and processing result and chart correction requests Training non-laboratory and Point of Care staff on Point of Care testing such as glucose, creatinine, INR, blood gas testing, and others and maintaining competencies in the Point of Care Database Interact as liaison with Point of Care program participants, facilitate and encourage questions, and discuss and serve as a resource by providing information through newsletters, formal meetings, telephone contact, etc. Organize the development of training materials and logistics and the preparation of presentations including monthly in-service education as appropriate Oversee the accreditation requirements including preparing and submitting CLIA applications for new and existing sites Maintaining survey readiness and preparedness for various regulatory agencies and managing survey processes as required Collect, organize, and analyze data and generate and provide accurate and complete reports including monthly quality assurance reports and compliance reports for management and/or regulatory agencies Oversight of program implementation and compliance monitoring according to policies and procedures that meet federal and state regulations and accreditation standardso Perform rounding, present findings, and develop and monitor action plans for clinical sites as assigned Submit compliance reports and documentation of issues and resolutions Develop goals and objectives for specific areas of responsibility and correlate goals with the healthcare system strategic goals Participate in professional development activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments Coordinate resolution with appropriate lab section in a timely manner Meet with administration, staff, faculty and other departments Perform other duties as required Description Develops, tests, and establishes new laboratory procedures. Coordinates their implementation and evaluation. Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves complex problems. Makes internal and external presentations regarding advanced laboratory topics. Troubleshoots instrument and equipment malfunctions. Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing. Field tests and evaluates reagents and equipment for use in the laboratory; recommends the purchase of new equipment or supplies. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Assists other laboratory supervisory personnel in developing and monitoring the quality of laboratory procedures to ensure results remain within established control levels. Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate students, and pathology residents. Develops and conducts in-service training and continuing education programs for technologists. Determines the need for, develops, evaluates, and implements new or modified procedures or techniques to provide improved patient care. Performs advanced and routine procedures as required. Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing. Researches documents and journals for developments in the field. Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP). Two years required with five years of related laboratory experience preferred. Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Lab Technical Specialist Senior oversees the evaluation and validation of new testing methods and coordinates the implementation of laboratory procedures. They also maintain compliance with regulatory standards and provide training to non-laboratory staff on point of care testing.