About this role
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reporting all findings involving laboratory operations as directed; • Ensuring that test methodology and procedures are appropriate for the clinical use of test results and establishing performance criteria, including precision and accuracy standards for each test; • Ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately enrolled in an approved proficiency testing program; • Establishing a quality control program for each test performed; • Establishing acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process; • Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken, if necessary; • Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken; • Identifying training needs and ensuring that testing personnel receive regular and appropriate in-service training; • Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. This includes completing an evaluation at 6 and 12 months in the first year of employment and yearly thereafter. Performance is reevaluated before patient testing if instrumentation or test methodology changes; • Providing on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed; • Reviewing medical records for compliance with Patient First policies and procedures according to schedule; • Performing onsite inspections completely and accurately according to schedule; • Performing final review and completion of inspection report according to schedule; • Assisting with revisions of the inspection process and criteria; • Performing inspection follow-ups as directed; • Conducting training sessions as needed with center personnel, administrative personnel, trainers, etc.; • Receiving and moving ordered supplies; • Assisting at other locations as directed; • Implementing established policies and procedures as directed; • Handling physician requests with respect and in a timely manner.
Minimum education requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Employee must be 18 years of age or older; • Minimum typing experience required; • At least one year of supervisory experience preferred; • In Virginia and Maryland, bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of two years of training/experience required and four years of experience preferred; • In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of six years of training/experience required; • Must have a thorough knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing. Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required; • Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation; • Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other • laboratory data and clinical information; • Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time); • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; • Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time; • Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or a reduction of work.
Salary Range: $32.00 - $52.00, depending on experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation: • Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents • Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance • Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) • Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank • Holiday Pay • Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family • Bonuses include: - Recruitment bonus