Technologist Specialist Lead
Company: Cone Health
Location: Reidsville
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Technologist Specialist Lead
ID
2024-22848
Location
Annie Penn
Work Location
US-NC-Reidsville
Division : Name
Annie Penn Hospital
Department : Name
APH-CORE LAB
Category
LABORATORY
Position Sub-Category
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Position Type
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
40.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
M-F 6a-230p
On call Required
No
Sub Category
Medical Technologist
Overview
Responsible for handling, performing, evaluating and releasing
results on laboratory specimens received for analysis. Includes
performing all requirements relating to specimens and generating
accurate, timely results and reporting. Responsible for all
technical operations of the assigned area of the laboratory.
Assists with the coordination of processes and quality
improvements
Talent Pool: Allied Health
Responsibilities
Assists in the evaluation of new products, methods, and/or
instrumentation to maintain and/or improve quality outcomes.
Assists in the preparation, maintenance and review of assigned
departmental procedures completing by due date. Performs any
necessary validations (methods, quality control, software upgrades)
as needed.
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Complies with all regulatory standards and maintains a working
knowledge of the standards in relation to scope of testing (CAP,
CLIA, TJC, FDA, AABB). Active participant in accreditation surveys.
Maintains knowledge of, demonstrates, and adheres to hospital and
laboratory safety and compliance policies and procedures.
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Ensures timely handling and monitors adherence of policies relating
to the appropriate handling, testing, resulting, investigation,
corrective action and records for proficiency testing (PT) required
by accrediting agencies.
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Performs all processes associated with testing of laboratory
specimens (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical) on test
systems according to established laboratory policies and
procedures. Demonstrates effective problem solving skills.
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Practices effective and efficient use of supplies and reagents and
actively participates in inventory control. Seeks out means to
improve operating efficiency and reduction of costs where
possible.
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Prioritizes assigned duties and workload to ensure completion meets
established laboratory turnaround times. Serves as a resource for
laboratory staff and other hospital departments and actively
resolves problems/issues to completion. Ensures appropriate
response and follow up on customer service issues. Provides
leadership as needed and assists other leaders with administrative
duties.
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Responsible for teaching, training, monitoring and evaluating staff
competency. Performs remediation and retraining as necessary.
Assists staff in completing competency documentation by due
date.
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Responsible for the performance of quality control, maintenance
procedures, and quality assurance activities to ensure effective
operation of test systems. Assists in the development and ensures
the implementation and monitoring of quality process improvements.
Ensures corrective action completed and documented according to
procedure prior to release of any testing results.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION:Required, for all hires on or after 1/1/16 -
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory
science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.
OR
Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science with
a minimum of 60 semester hours specifically including, 6 hours of
Chemistry, 6 hours of Biology and 12 additional hours in any
combination of Chemistry, Biology, or medical Laboratory
Technology. Transcript with degree indicated must be provided and
evaluated by laboratory leadership prior to offer.
OR
a "Diploma" in Medical Technology, obtained prior to April 24,
1995, may be considered. Transcript with degree indicated must be
provided and evaluated by laboratory leadership prior to offer.
Preferred -
Bachelor?s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory
science.
A combination of education and experience will be considered for
employees hired prior to 1/1/16.
EXPERIENCE:Required - Three to four years of laboratory experience
in a high complexity laboratory in designated specialty or
subspecialty. Preferred - Five years of laboratory experience
preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED
Required, for all hires on or after 1/1/16.
- ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification -
Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist,
- NCA (National Certification Agency) certification - Clinical
Laboratory Scientist,
- AMT (American Medical Technologist) certification - Medical
Technologist,
OR
- HEW (Health, Education, and Welfare) certification - Medical
Technologist.
Preferred - ASCP certification
PREFERRED
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