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Under the general supervision of Laboratory Technical Specialist and/or Laboratory Director, performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards; maintains equipment and monitors quality control and instrument/test performance.  Confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation and quality control review.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Service/Productivity/Professional

• Performs clinical procedures by established protocols in order to provide accurate diagnosis data.  Samples are accurately identified and labeled.  Results are evaluated and questionable results are repeated and/or investigated.  May rotate to various lab sections and performs clinical duties in a competent manner according to established procedures.


• Routinely completes assigned work on time.  Completes STAT requests within defined turnaround times.  Critical values and issues are called to the appropriate healthcare provider.


• Provides quality Customer Service in a timely and courteous manner.


• Check inventory and rotates supplies; restocks supplies as necessary.


• Recognizes limitations/resourcefulness of their competency within the realm of the job description.


• Effectively interacts with Laboratory personnel from all departments to resolve routine issues.


• Demonstrates appropriate use of the LIS system to complete assigned tasks.


• Maintains a safe work environment in the laboratory by meeting all regulatory standards and following Universal Precaution.


• Presents to the department prepared to work in a timely fashion according to scheduled hours.


• Performs additional tasks/assignments/projects to benefit the organization.


• Keeps an orderly work area.


• Once initially deemed competent and remains competent via competency assessment, supervision and/or supervisory review is not required for specimen processing, test performance or results reporting.

 

Assures quality control

• Prepares standard solutions and reagents and maintains Laboratory equipment in good working order.


• Complies with all safety and related rules/regulations and adheres to all proficiency testing requirements per CMS.


• Completes all appropriate CEUs.

Performs related duties

• Performs additional related duties as assigned.


• Troubleshoots technical problems involving chemicals and equipment.

Point of care duties

• Manages POC testing which includes establishing, revising, and monitoring policies and procedures for TVC POC testing program.                                                                         


• Verifies that POC testing meets all regulatory requirements for standards.  


• Designs and organizes a well-documented and thorough program to provide assistance to all POC testing user sites which includes instrument trouble shooting.


• Develops procedures for detecting unapproved POC testing and maintaining compliance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       


• Works  with the lab manager and laboratory medical director to respond to requests for new POC testing equipment.


• Coordinates education and required training which includes competency for non-laboratory staff who perform POC testing.


• Validates and correlates studies on all POC testing devices using established protocols.


• Orders, distributes, tracks and reviews proficiency testing materials.


• Reviews QC and maintenance records for testing sites.X


• Educates non-laboratory staff and informs personnel of any manufacturer procedural changes.


• Monitors Quality Assurance activities in all POC departments; develops a culture   that recognizes quality assurance as an integral component of daily operations.


• Compiles all data into a monthly report to be reviewed by the lab medical director; evaluates the effectiveness of quality assurance program annually and provides a written summary of findings.


• Prepares for and participates in all applicable accrediting agencies inspections.