What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Specialist position at Fairview Health Services?
MHealth Fairview Health Services is looking for a Laboratory Hematology and Coagulation Technical Specialist at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, located in Burnsville, MN. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The candidate would be working 80 hours per 2 weeks’ pay period on the day shift, including one weekend per month.
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital provides outstanding care to the Twin Cities communities located south of the river. We are a 150-bed facility, offering the most advanced emergency, surgery, orthopedic and children's care. We provide emergency services for the entire family, including pediatric emergency care for children. In addition, we offer on-site access to specialists in everything from heart and cancer care to pediatrics and sports medicine. We not only take care of our neighbors when illness or accident occurs, we also provide preventive health education beforehand. We believe a healthy community creates a thriving community. That's why we work in partnership with community organizations such as schools, congregations and public and private agencies.
We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
Interview Process
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Technical Specialist has direct responsibilities for the technical operations of Hematology and Coagulation Department.
This includes acting as a 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 providers 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 a resource for laboratory information systems functions coordinating change and implementation requests as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited laboratory certification program, including (CT, CLS, MLS, HT, HTL, MT, MB, CG) or specialist in same.
Experience
- 2 years' experience in the area of specialty.
- Possess appropriate HHS-approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). HEW certification is also recognized.
Preferred
- BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in the area of specialty
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $59,100 - $74,900
