Technical Specialist, Lab

Job Opportunity At SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary

Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.

Job Responsibilities And Requirements

Primary Responsibilities :

• Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including : (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems; (5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting : (7) Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24 / 7 laboratory operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed.
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Experience

Physical Requirements

Required Professional License And / Or Certifications State Of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin