Lab Technical Specialist / Point Of Care

Emory Medical Laboratory Lab Technical Specialist

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an experienced and certified Lab Technical Specialist to join our Point of Care team. Shift: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, Onsite At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: comprehensive health benefits that start day one student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs family-focused benefits wellness incentives ongoing mentorship and leadership programs and more! All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Job Specific Details

Point of Care is responsible for laboratory testing performed in departments by non-laboratorians (medical assistants, nurses, perfusionists, educators, etc.). Approximately 85% of time will be spent interacting with these groups by developing and implementing point of care testing. Excellent customer service skills, professionalism, and adaptability are desirable. Requires computer access to the Emory Healthcare network, telephone capabilities, and in state travel to Emory locations. Tasks include (but are not limited to): assist with evaluation and validation of new testing method requests develop and implement procedures for lab related processes validation of new or replaced/repaired instruments order and maintain supplies and equipment install instruments and troubleshoot instrument or connectivity issues perform comparison and correlation testing of instruments preparation of reporting for validations, comparisons and correlations assisting personnel with proficiency testing process including review and corrective action on proficiency test errors maintaining accurate records using various laboratory databases, troubleshoot problems related to laboratory issues including supply distribution, test ordering, specimen integrity, result reporting, compliance, and billing investigation and reporting of erroneous results (patient, proficiency, comparison, etc.) and processing result and chart correction requests training non-laboratory staff on Point of Care testing such as glucose, creatinine, INR, blood gas testing, and others and maintaining competencies in the Point of Care Database interact as liaison with Point of Care program participants, facilitate and encourage questions, and discuss and serve as a resource by providing information through newsletters, formal meetings, telephone contact, etc. development of training materials and logistics and preparation of presentations including monthly in-service education as appropriate maintain accreditation requirements including preparing and submitting CLIA applications for new and existing sites maintaining survey readiness and preparedness for various regulatory agencies and assisting with survey processes as required collect, organize, and analyze data and generate and provide accurate and complete reports including monthly quality assurance reports and compliance reports for management and/or regulatory agencies implement programs and monitors compliance with policies and procedures that meet federal and state regulations and accreditation standards perform rounding, present findings, and develop action plans for clinical sites as assigned submit compliance reports and documentation of issues and resolutions assist in developing goals and objectives for specific areas of responsibility and correlate goals with the healthcare system strategic goals participate in professional development activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments coordinate resolution with appropriate lab section in a timely manner meet with administration, staff, faculty and other departments perform other duties as required

Description

Performs advanced specialized laboratory procedures and evaluates data reliability. Takes appropriate corrective action. Teaches procedure theory and techniques and provides advanced troubleshooting support on methodologies and instrumentation. Performs other related duties as required. Assists in troubleshooting instruments and maintaining equipment. Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate students, and pathology residents. Develops and conducts inservice training and continuing education programs for technologists. Develops or updates laboratory procedures. Performs advanced developmental and routine procedures as required. Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing. Researches documents and journals for developments in the field. Assists in writing scientific articles regarding clinical procedures developed in the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP). Two years required with three years of related laboratory experience preferred. Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

Physical Requirements (Medium):

20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: blood-borne pathogen exposure bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors communicable diseases electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.