What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Specialist position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview is looking for a Technical Specialist of Quality for the Blood Bank (transfusion medicine) in the Acute Care Laboratory at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Ideal candidates will have their Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification.
This is a full-time, day shift position.
- Typical hours are 7-3:30 PM
- Weekend rotation as needed
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Summary:
The Technical Specialist has direct responsibilities for the technical operations of a laboratory or laboratory section. This includes acting as technical resource, performing a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures and directing workflow to ensure the accurate, efficient and most cost effective provision of testing. This position is also a primary resource for compliance, regulatory and quality assurance activities.
Job Expectations:
- Assumes responsibility for the technical operations of assigned laboratory(s)/section(s) and participates in planning and financial management as appropriate
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures including waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
- Directs workflow in the daily operations of a laboratory section and is a technical resource for staff in problem solving and in the evaluation of testing results for accuracy, determining when recheck or other intervention is needed. This may include directly communicating results to provider to investigate and resolve incongruent results.
- Partners with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate quality and performance measures are in place to meet any policy, compliance or regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates the preparation of the lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies.
- Orients individuals in laboratory operations including routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation and information systems, documenting progress, developing learning plans and providing feedback to both employee and leader.
- Acts as resource for laboratory information systems functions coordinating change and implementation requests as needed.
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respective manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements
- Completes all required learning relevant to the role
- Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Education
- Baccalaureate degree in related laboratory field including practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ‘88
Experience
- 2 years’ experience in Blood Bank.
License/Certification/Registration
- Eligible to achieve HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT) within 12 months of hire.
Preferred
Experience
- 5 years’ experience in Blood Bank.
License/Certification/Registration
- HHS approved laboratory certification as a MLS/MT or in area of specialization within 12 months.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
