About this role
Under limited supervision, responsible for independently applying clinical laboratory techniques in the performance of test procedures to provide data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Assists in the daily operations of the laboratory, exercising good judgement and responsibility in all areas of testing. Troubleshoots technical/non-technical problems of a highly complex nature. • Reviews and documents quality control data and performs corrective action on failed tests. Reviews all quality assurance data and generates the appropriate reports for review. • Provides supervision to entry level staff and manages the laboratory in the Chief Technologist's absence. Assigns duties to laboratory staff. • Secures media and supplies for clinical testing and research studies and manages supply requests. • Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies. • Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Position requires advanced, technical skills in performing and analyzing various clinical laboratory tests and procedures. • Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology. • Excellent customer service skills, for both internal and external customers. • Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System. • Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions. • Ability to keep accurate, detailed records; use complex medical equipment.