What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specialist position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
The Lab Specialist review, monitors and correlates internal and external information and resources to insure that patient laboratory reports are accurate and reproducible; shall institute and maintain quality assurance measures as required by licensing or accrediting agencies. Takes on a level of responsibility which includes instrument maintenance, training of personnel, inventory control, quality control, and troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Responsibilities And Duties
40%
Performs all duties as Med Tech
30%
QC: Establishing and reviewing quality control and interlaboratory QC programs, linearity and precision, investigating problems, utilizes complex information for troubleshooting. Verifies acceptable limits for results of samples used for internal quality control of laboratory tests. Validate methods. Communicates changes and orients new staff to QC P/P. Provides clinical expertise and leadership while training and leading associates and students.
15%
Clinical competency which includes facilitating proficiency test program for their area of clinical focus.
5%
Patient safety and infection control practices. add this section from ML t
5%
Maintains all QC and instrumentation and records required by accrediting agencies, CAP, JCAH o and files documentation in such a manner that it is accessible to all technical staff who use the data, as well as inspectors reviewing data to monitor compliance with regulation.
5%
Performs other misc. duties as assigned Inventory management as required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Additional Job Description
Med Tech language; include Phlebo Experience ) Medical Technology, Cytology or related field. One year internship in an accredited hospital followed by completion of the Board of Registry examination. Advanced level of physiological chemistry, quantitative analysis, higher mathematics, statistical analysis, and computer training. Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associate's. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families and use service recovery where necessary.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Cytology
Join us!
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
The Lab Specialist review, monitors and correlates internal and external information and resources to insure that patient laboratory reports are accurate and reproducible; shall institute and maintain quality assurance measures as required by licensing or accrediting agencies. Takes on a level of responsibility which includes instrument maintenance, training of personnel, inventory control, quality control, and troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Responsibilities And Duties
40%
Performs all duties as Med Tech
30%
QC: Establishing and reviewing quality control and interlaboratory QC programs, linearity and precision, investigating problems, utilizes complex information for troubleshooting. Verifies acceptable limits for results of samples used for internal quality control of laboratory tests. Validate methods. Communicates changes and orients new staff to QC P/P. Provides clinical expertise and leadership while training and leading associates and students.
15%
Clinical competency which includes facilitating proficiency test program for their area of clinical focus.
5%
Patient safety and infection control practices. add this section from ML t
5%
Maintains all QC and instrumentation and records required by accrediting agencies, CAP, JCAH o and files documentation in such a manner that it is accessible to all technical staff who use the data, as well as inspectors reviewing data to monitor compliance with regulation.
5%
Performs other misc. duties as assigned Inventory management as required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Additional Job Description
Med Tech language; include Phlebo Experience ) Medical Technology, Cytology or related field. One year internship in an accredited hospital followed by completion of the Board of Registry examination. Advanced level of physiological chemistry, quantitative analysis, higher mathematics, statistical analysis, and computer training. Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associate's. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families and use service recovery where necessary.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Cytology
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment