JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the technical and/or staff performance of their section. Monitors Quality Control,
proficiency and competency testing. Participate as effective team member in section
management relative to communications, operations, finances and personnel as appropriate.
Assist the Manager and/or Director and appropriate Medical Director(s) in meeting customer
expectations, patient care, technical performance, quality and finances.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

? Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

? Four years of clinical lab experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

? ASCP Technologist/Scientist certification or equivalent.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Handle special projects as needed or directed. Conduct R & D as appropriate.
2. Facilitate and/or participate in Quality Management Teams as needed or appropriate.
3. Maintain an up to date knowledge of laboratory medicine through self study and
   participation in continuing education programs. Attend a minimum 8 continuing
   education programs per anniversary year with at least 3 of these being technical programs
   and at least 1 outside of TriCore.
4. Attend department and supervisory meetings as scheduled.
5. Serve as “manager on call” as needed or directed.
6. Work closely with appropriate medical/scientific director(s) regarding decisions on
   matters relating to patient care, technical performance, quality and finances. This may
   include, but is not limited to, such matters as capital, methodology and budget. Also,
   decisions on matters relating to key personnel.
7. Other duties as assigned.
8. Handles hazardous materials and wastes in accordance with safety procedures and
   regulations. Specific training requirements are documented in TriCore’s Waste
   Management Plan, SAF-011.
9. Good organizational skills
10. Moderate PC knowledge/skills
11. Training skill/experience
12. Leadership skills/experience
13. Strong communication skills. Ability to listen effectively and to deal with difficult
    situations effectively.
14. Ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions appropriately.
15. Be flexible and adaptable to change.
16. Ability to deal effectively with clients, patients, physicians and all internal and external
    customers.