QA Lead - Medical Technologist, Hematology and Coagulation, 1.0 FTE Day

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performance and reporting of clinical laboratory testing using a variety of automated, semi-automated and manual technologies. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of test results, initial troubleshooting of problems, instrument maintenance and following safe laboratory practices.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups (neonatal through geriatric).
• Must have manual dexterity to perform venipunctures safely and accurately.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Must possess knowledge of lab testing capabilities for Immunohematology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Microbiology and Phlebotomy.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direction, follows all department policies, procedures and systems.
• Provides a warm welcome and excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.
• Completes necessary laboratory documentation.
• Collects lab specimens and evaluates their acceptability.
• Utilizes the principles of continuous quality improvement to enhance departmental and organizational processes, outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Participates in and contributes to department-wide programs to meet strategic objectives, mandatory education needs and organizational initiatives.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Review quality control data looking for trends, shifts or patterns.
• Assumes primary role for Hudson Laboratory LIS projects and testing.
• Responsible for reviewing reference lab billing and assisting the revenue cycle team with laboratory charge questions.
• Assists with additional QA tasks such as result review, proficiency testing paperwork, and competency assessments.
• Assists with writing and revising procedures.
• Takes lead for training of new personnel and students.
• Participates in special projects as assigned by the Laboratory Manager
• Demonstrates job knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's defined acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory general supervisor or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance characteristics.
• Utilize technical background knowledge of laboratory medicine across all areas of the laboratory. These include Immunohematology, Chemistry, TDM, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Phlebotomy.
• Observes all safety and compliance requirements.
• Coordinates departmental workload and troubleshoots problems in the managers absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field
• Current certification as Medical Technoloist (MT/CLS/MLS) or equivalent by a national board of registry ASCP
• Minimum of two years hospital laboratory expereience preferred