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Position Summary
The Medical Technologist II (Supervisor/Technical Specialist) oversees and coordinates the activities of the subordinate technologists, technicians, aides, and assistants performing a variety of tests of a moderately or highly complex nature on patient and quality control samples. In this capacity, they ensure efficient, accurate and timely reporting of results of tests and examinations. They also performs routine and complex tests which involve delicate and exacting steps requiring measured judgment as to the appropriate procedures to be employed. Such testing may be performed by manual methods involving technical interpretation, and by automated analyzers involving maintenance and troubleshooting. They assist with the instructing of laboratory personnel, medical students, pathology residents and medical technologist students. There will be the involvement in all aspects of the validation process: identification, justification, development, analysis, and document preparation of upgraded, replaced or new assays.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform and interpret testing in areas of responsibility, including all manual and automated testing.
• General Supervisory Functions: Directly supervise the Microbiology Laboratory technologists and technicians involved in the above testing. Train the Microbiology staff on any newly developed/validated assays.
• Prepare documentation for new assays including procedure, QC/PCR sheets and implement database when appropriate.
• Prepare and conduct Performance Management (PMS) reviews.• Institute employee discipline and counseling.
• Assist in employee recruitment and interview process.
• Review Laboratory Information System Quality Assurance (QA) report.
• Prepare staffing schedules.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings.
• Ensure that the staff are aware and knowledgeable of new policies and procedures.
• Ensure continuous workflow of the laboratory by working closely with other supervisors by communicating verbally and through the Shift Change Log(s).
• Plan, assign and adjust work assignments to achieve maximum efficiency without compromising the highest standards of accuracy of results and the timeliness of their reporting.
• Coordinate training of personnel, complete training checklists and complete competency evaluation.
• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure continuous operation of all instrumentation and track systems. Verify that all QC is being performed and documented.
• Coordinate instrument comparisons and AMR studies.• Coordinate CAP proficiency testing.
• Inventory and orders supply and reagents.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) functions: review daily outlier report; review weekly Levey Jennings charts; edit quality control results and update ranges; evaluate new QC materials.
• Perform CLIA validation studies for new instruments, tests, procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in R&D projects.• Prepare, review and update laboratory procedure manuals.
• Ensure readiness for inspection by regulatory bodies.• Assist in payroll/Kronos preparation.
• Review maintenance logs.
• Review quality control reports.
• Ensure Pending logs for all benches are clear.
• Ensure staff meet TAT’s and Quality Assurance standards in all areas of testing.
• Interact with physicians, patients, staff, visitors, and all customers via telephone conversations and in person, in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Work cooperatively with the administrative staff to prepare for inspections and surveys related to accreditation requirements.
• Complete Shift Report or Problem Analysis Log to thoroughly document any matters requiring follow-up or corrective action.
• Responsible for verification and validation of molecular and non-molecular FDA.
• Approved tests, modified FDA approved tests, and lab developed tests.
• Instructions and input by lab directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Full Time
$96k-123k (estimate)
07/12/2023
05/15/2024
PALATINE, IL
7,500 - 15,000
2010
<$5M
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