Medical Lab Technical Specialist
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:This position has critical technical and
operational responsibilities involving the performance management
of a defined technical specialty, enterprise-wide for Intermountain
Laboratory Services. This position coordinates process
implementation, standardization, and internal process control
measures across the assigned specialty.Job Specifics:Benefits
Eligible: YesShift Details: Days, 10 hour shifts plus every 3rd
weekendScope:As a Lab Technical Specialist you need to know how
to:Serve as the resource person for their assigned area(s) of
responsibility. Monitor section processes and assure compliance
with all accrediting agencies. Assist lab staff with resolution of
problems involving technical operations. Perform as a bench
technologist/technician (see MT/MLT JASSI).Assist the laboratory
with ensuring technical operational policies, procedures and
protocols are up-to-date and reflect current practice, maintenance
and operational accuracy of instruments, compliance with
appropriate accreditation agency requirements. May assist with
development, implementation and monitoring of Quality Improvement
projects. Assist in orientation and training of new associates.
Assist in ongoing training and technical competency of staff and
completes all required documentation.Aid in the selection and
implementation of new instrumentation and/or tests. Perform and
ensure acceptability of all validations or other studies required
in instrument and/or test implementation and maintenance of all
such records as required.Participate in problem solving to address
issues relating to patient safety, care and service. Support and
promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of
a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that
departments ability to meet its goals and objective. Maintain
accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation
for process and log reviews, QC processing, and CAP proficiency
testing program. Write and revise technical procedures. Investigate
and report errors. May keep chemical inventory list updated.Monitor
supply and equipment inventory. Notify leadership team of needed
equipment repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance. Ensure
compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established
departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control
standards.Minimum Qualifications:Associates Degree in Medical
Technology or related scienceCurrent Medical Technologist (MT) or
Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification (ASCP) or
equivalentMinimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory
experienceMinimum of two (2) years of experience in assigned
technical areaPhysical Requirements:Physical Requirements:Ongoing
need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess
patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and
supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers,
patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information,
alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly
during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers
to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and
accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for
documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication
preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of
movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift,
and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of
varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and
distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often
required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,
power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a
stationary position for an extended period of time.Anticipated job
posting close date:05/23/2024Location:Saint Joseph HospitalWork
City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly
range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$28.37 - $50.39We care about your
well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our
caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion .Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.by Jobble
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