Summary:
This position serves as a technical resource person providing guidance, on-going education and training to employees of the department, under limited supervision. This position will provide input into the development of procedures and protocol. Ensures compliance and provides interpretation of procedural intent as requested and/or required. This position will monitor the workflow and staff performance to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Guides the daily activities of the group to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. Maintains workflow efficiency and turnaround expectations. Provides input to evaluate staff performance, which includes performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities:
(40%)*, a or b or c a.Clinical Laboratory Technical Specialist: Works within the department to analyze and process biological specimens, organize workload and set-up test procedures. Monitors productivity and workflow patterns to achieve turnaround times in the 90th percentile. b.Cytology Technical Specialist: Screen, interpret and sign out negative reports for gynecological cytology preparations. Process, screen and interpret for non-gynecological cytology preparations. Assists clinicians with fine needle (FNA) biopsies as well as prepares screens, interprets the FNA material. Works within the Cytology and Histology departments to accomplish daily work. Monitors productivity and workflow patterns to achieve turnaround times in the 90th percentile. c.Histology Technical Specialist: Processes Pathology samples by embedding, cutting and immunohistochemical staining. Assists Pathologists with frozen and gross duties as needed. Able to perform all other duties listed in Histotechnologist job description. Works within the Cytology and Histology departments to accomplish daily work. Monitors productivity and workflow patterns to achieve turnaround times in the 90th percentile.
(20%)* Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory information system. Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
(20%)* Maintains inventory and reorders reagents. Stocks shelves. Disposes of biohazards, chemicals, etc. in a safe manner following department procedure. Maintains and troubleshoots instruments.
(20%)* Serves as the technical resource person in matters related to equipment: quality control, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and inventory. Routinely provides input for updates to standard operating procedures. Assures that routine procedures are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Provides practical, hands-on training for new employees and when procedural changes occur.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors compliance with supply and usage guidelines.
Provides upkeep of departmental inventory of supplies and requests.
Assist the Manager to improve performance of the department.
Provides Manager with input for scheduling and staffing needs.
Supervision exercised: May provide leadership in the absence of the Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
For High complexity tests, this position may serve as a General supervisor (CLIA definition) and for moderately complexity testing may serve as a Technical Consultant (TC) defined in laboratory policy, to ensure:
- Remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; Patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken, and the test system functions properly;
- Orientation is provided to all testing personnel; and annual personnel performance evaluations and documentation of testing personnel performance competency.
Certifications and Licensures:
Credential:MLT: Medical Lab Tech ASCP/AMT/AAB
Equivalent Experience: MT/MLT- Medical Technologist/Technician ASCP Required. Alternative national laboratory science certification may be accepted in place of ASCP certification for employees hired to MyMichigan prior to 1/1/2025 or hired to an acquired facility prior to integration date. Non-certified employees must actively pursue an acceptable route to ASCP Certification and will be provided an appropriate amount of time to become certified. The amount of time offered is directed by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) route options and will vary by employee.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:MT: Medical Technologist ASCP/AMT/AAB
Equivalent Experience: Must hold and maintain an active, national certification in the field of medical laboratory sciences or technology within 12 months of hire or transfer through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). It is preferred the first attempt occurs within 3 months of hire. Other certifications issued by ASCP, AMT, or ABB that are not listed above may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the specific area of specialization and the expertise required to meet operational and clinical needs. Candidates holding ASCPi certification are considered equivalent to ASCP certification for international applicants. Individuals hired with ASCPi certification are not required to obtain ASCP certification thereafter, provided they maintain active certification and meet all competency and regulatory requirements.
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education:
Education: BACH
Equivalent Experience: A bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (as Medical Laboratory Scientist-MLS), or Medical Technology (as Medical Technologist-MT), or a bachelor's degree in a science or health related field with national certification (ASCP, AMT, or AAB) may also be considered.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Leadership skills needed to effectively direct a group.
Two to three years progressively responsible experience as a MT, MLT, CT or HT.
Basic computer skills and knowledge.
Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
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