Lab Technical Specialist Senior / Point of Care

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University
Atlanta, GEORGIA, United States
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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

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  • Wellness incentives

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All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Job Specific Details:

  1. 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.

  2. Requires computer access to the Emory Healthcare network, telephone capabilities, and in state travel to Emory locations.

  3. Tasks include (but are not limited to):

  4. Oversee evaluation and validation of new testing method requests

  5. Oversee the development and implementation of procedures for lab related processes

  6. Coordinate the purchase of new supplies or equipment and the validation of new or replaced/repaired instruments

  7. Order and maintain supplies and equipment

  8. Install instruments and troubleshoot instrument or connectivity issues

  9. Perform comparison and correlation testing of instruments

  10. Oversight of reporting for validations, comparisons and correlations

  11. Assisting personnel with proficiency testing process including review and corrective action on proficiency test errors

  12. 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

  13. Investigation and reporting of erroneous results (patient, proficiency, comparison, etc.) and processing result and chart correction requests

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Organize the development of training materials and logistics and the preparation of presentations including monthly in-service education as appropriate

  17. Oversee the accreditation requirements including preparing and submitting CLIA applications for new and existing sites

  18. Maintaining survey readiness and preparedness for various regulatory agencies and managing survey processes as required

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Submit compliance reports and documentation of issues and resolutions

  22. Develop goals and objectives for specific areas of responsibility and correlate goals with the healthcare system strategic goals

  23. Participate in professional development activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments

  24. Coordinate resolution with appropriate lab section in a timely manner

  25. Meet with administration, staff, faculty and other departments

  26. 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.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Lab Support Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 159262

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $40.26/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $47.86/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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