Microbiology 2nd Shift Laboratory Technical Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of the bench staff in the specialty as determined by site need (i.e., Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist).
• Works with the Supervisor to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, directly responsible for validation of processes.
• Ensures that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains laboratory safety practices and corrects hazards that exist.
• Maintains workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
• Maintains the preventive maintenance program and ensures regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Participates in the inspection process.
• Provides financial evaluations as part of procedures, instrumentation, and/or reagent evaluations.
• If needed, assists the Supervisor with preparation of work schedules, timecards, and attendance functions.
• Aids in the technical staff development, including competency and coaching, correcting performance as needed, coordinating and overseeing student and new staff training.
• Provides technical expertise to any site as needed; provides technical consultation to both internal and external clients.
• Reviews laboratory results and quality control for accuracy and validity. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Utilizes all required computer information systems appropriately.
• Aids in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Assists in writing new technical procedures and policies and revising current procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Required: Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Histotechnology.
• Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience as an instrument key operator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Position involves in-depth knowledge of moderate and/or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ‘88.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory computer systems, including use of word processing programs and spreadsheets.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations, maintaining professional composure at all times.
• Ability to consistently handle multi-tasking, meet established deadlines, and recognize assignments that may be delegated.
• Ability to articulate knowledge of topics under discussion.
• Ability to build and support a highly cohesive and functional team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently required to lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk most of the workday.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radiations, reagents, and infectious agents.
• May be required to wear lab coats, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.