Laboratory Technical Lead - 158038

Description

The Technical Lead at St. Luke's Health System oversees and administers various tests to ensure quality assurance within their respective service line(s). Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate CAP Survey Performance using CAP Proficiency Testing Guidelines.
• Participate in investigations and prepare Proficiency Error Investigation Reports.
• Ensure CAP inspection readiness by following annual/semi-annual service line tasks and participating in self- and onsite inspections.
• Inform and escalate quality issues to Laboratory Leadership, Medical Director, and/or Laboratory Program Manager.
• Create and review procedures and policies within the service line.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of test results, review quality control and analyzer performance weekly, and troubleshoot quality control issues.
• Review calibrations performed within the service line and ensure maintenance procedures are completed and documented.
• Test specimens in an accurate, organized, and prioritized manner following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled, and stored.
• Perform instrument maintenance according to the section procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements

• Prepare and review Quality Control Monitors monthly.
• Evaluate CAP Survey Performance using CAP Proficiency Testing Guidelines.
• Participate in investigations and prepare Proficiency Error Investigation Reports.
• Ensure CAP inspection readiness by following annual/semi-annual service line tasks and participating in self- and onsite inspections.
• Inform and escalate quality issues to Laboratory Leadership, Medical Director, and/or Laboratory Program Manager.
• Create and review procedures and policies within the service line.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of test results, review quality control and analyzer performance weekly, and troubleshoot quality control issues.
• Review calibrations performed within the service line and ensure maintenance procedures are completed and documented.
• Test specimens in an accurate, organized, and prioritized manner following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled, and stored.
• Perform instrument maintenance according to the section procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 4 years’ experience.
• Certification: Must have one of the following: Blood Banking (ASCP_BB), Chemistry (ASCP_C), Cytogenetics (CYGT), Cytotechnologist (ASCP_CT), Hematology (ASCP_H), Histotechnologist (ASCP_HTL), Microbiology (ASCP_M), Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB), Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS), Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT), Medical Lab Technician (ASCP-MLT).