Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee;Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any . Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame;Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests resp... more details
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, and reporting any problem or concerns to assigned Technical Consultant or designee;
Ensuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and reporting any .
Assuring that proficiency testing is performed within the appropriate time frame;
Handling Physician and Physician Extender requests respectfully and in a timely
manner;
Supervising full and part-time laboratory personnel on a daily basis to ensure that each position’s responsibilities are carried out, that work meets quality standards, and policies, regulations, and procedures are followed;
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported unless the test systems are properly functioning and reporting any test system problem to assigned Technical Consultant;
Submitting monthly staffing schedules for all lab personnel; approving payroll for lab personnel in a timely manner; and providing all lab orientation and in-service training to all testing personnel;
Assisting in interviewing lab candidates;
Assisting in on-site training of lab personnel and functioning as an administrator and working as a Laboratory Technologist/Technician at least two days per week;
Evaluating and documenting the competency of all testing personnel;
Evaluating all lab personnel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year of employment and annually or as needed;
Assisting testing personnel in person or by telephone to resolve technical problems while testing is performed;
Maintaining records of laboratory tests for two years;
Implementing safety regulations as directed;
Reviewing lab inventory data and notifying the Director of Medical Support when adjustments are needed with inventory control;
Ensuring lab personnel understand all new and revised policies and procedures;
Ensuring all Charge Change and Courtesy write-offs are forwarded daily to the Administrative Services department;
Demonstrate proficiency in using the medical record system;
Maintaining a clean work area by performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA Guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed; Receiving and storing ordered supplies;
Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations;
Attending staff meetings as directed;
Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere;
Willing to work at any center due to staffing, center emergency, or a reduction of work;
Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
Completing other duties as directed.
Minimum education requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
Minimum typing experience required;
At least one year of supervisory experience preferred;
Employee must be a High School graduate (or equivalent) and must meet one of the following requirements:
Incumbent located in Maryland or Virginia must hold an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and have two years training/experience; or a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and one year training/experience;
Incumbent located in New Jersey or Pennsylvania must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science or HEW certification by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a Medical Technologist, plus six years of laboratory experience;
Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing; Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required;
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation;
Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information;
Must be able to produce reliable quality laboratory results under stressful conditions;
Must be able to perform CPR and update certification as needed;
Must be able to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly four to seven hours at a time);
Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items (20-50 lbs);
Excellent visual, verbal, written, and typed communications required;
Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks at one time;
Responsible for understanding and performing work as a Technologist/Technician as
outlined in the Laboratory Technologist/Technician job description;
Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism.
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