Technical Lab Specialist I

Job Summary
Develops and applies technology, methods and training across a wide array of disciplines and processes, with the goal of improving quality and efficiency. Scope of responsibility spans the entire clinical laboratory value stream, including Test menu/dictionary, equipment implementation, results reporting, and technical consultation.

Essential Functions

• Ensures all requirements of applicable regulatory agencies (federal, state, local) are satisfied at all times. Leads continuous accreditation readiness efforts and collaborates with others in the development of improvement capabilities.
• Facilitates assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates corrective action plans based on past surveys and preparatory tracer activities.
• Collaborates with key teammates (operational leaders, key operators, technical staff, professional partners) for implementation of technical methods in clinical area of expertise.
• Improves quality and efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout in partnership with department leaders.
• Collaborates with vendors, technical directors, quality, and lab team to create a standardized method validation plan for new equipment. Focuses on streamlining implementation, meeting minimal manufacture requirements, while remaining compliant with accreditation agencies.
• Ensures all equipment is implemented in an integrated fashion, optimizing the mix of technology, information systems, and processes to support operational and customer needs.
• Participates in creation of standard work, sharing technical expertise to optimize efficiencies for continuous improvement
• Practice and teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create an environment of continuous quality improvement. Identifies performance improvement opportunities that impact operational & quality metrics. Utilizes the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle to document improvements.
• Designs and conducts experiments to evaluate new methods with the goal of furthering the scope, quality, and efficiency of clinical laboratory services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

Skills:
Required

• Clinical Laboratory
• Technical Methods
• Corrective Action Plans
• Workflow Planning
• Equipment Layout

Additional

• Method Validation
• Equipment Implementation
• Information Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Performance Improvement
• PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) Cycle
• Experiments
• Technical Knowledge

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, business, manufacturing, or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Health Administration, Business, Science or another related field is desirable.
• A minimum of five 5 years of relevant leadership experience is required.
• Can include Group Leader experience.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving results.