Technical Specialist, Lab

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Job Summary:

Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including: (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems; (5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting; (7) Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed.

Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.

Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health

Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health

Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health

Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health

Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health

Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ASCP

Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health

Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health

Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ASCP

Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department

Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health

Or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health

Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department

Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Or CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Or CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Or CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Or Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Histotechnician (HT) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Histotechnologist (HTL) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health

Or Medical Lab Personnel - Nevada DPBH

Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board

Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - AAB

Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - AMT

Or Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health

Or Medical Laboratory Technician - Hawaii Department of Health

Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - AMT

Or Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board

Or Medical Technologist (MT) - AAB

Or Medical Technologist (MT) - AMT

Or Medical Technologist (MT) - ASCP

Or Medical Technologist - Hawaii Department of Health

Or Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - ASCP

Or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - ASCP

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type Employee

Department 3402000037 Chemistry

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay for eligible hourly team members (fees may apply).

Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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