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Day One:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%

Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

100

HOSPITAL DR City:

HENDERSONVILLE

State:

North Carolina Postal Code:

28792

Shift:

Monday through Friday 7am-330pm Maintains the quality management of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) program in adherence to applicable regulations and accreditation standards. Develops, implements, and maintains POCT policies and procedures. Ensures all testing personnel receive required training and competency assessments, maintaining appropriate documentation. Provides technical oversight for instrumentation, method evaluations, implementation, correlations, and validations for in-house departments. Reviews quality control, patient results, and other quality assurance documentation; coordinates proficiency testing performance and results for testing. Manages supply inventory, including lot number tracking, par levels, and product selection in accordance with facility and corporate initiatives. Oversees interfaces, middleware, and other IT functionality. Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives for AdventHealth Laboratory Services and represents the laboratory in interdepartmental programs. Evaluates hospital personnel in accordance with performance standards of non-waived and waived point-of-care testing. Represents the AdventHealth Laboratory department in interactions with patients, employees, visitors, and physicians. Serves as a teacher, coach, and mentor for clinicians.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment [Required] Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays if the need arises [Required] Knowledge of laboratory rules and regulations [Required] Ability to communicate effectively with non-lab departments and persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective manner, both verbally and in written form [Required] Good leadership and mentorship skills; strong coaching and mentorship skills [Preferred] Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required] Basic to moderate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word; excellent computer and keyboarding skills [Required] Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies [Required] Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, communicate effectively, and function well under stressful situations [Required] Demonstrates ability and willingness to adapt to change and flexibility to adjust to the uneven workflow and changing priorities of the department [Required] Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis [Required] Responsible for inspection process, proficiency performance, reporting, and evaluation [Required] High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently [Required] Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects [Required] Ability to build and maintain appropriate peer relationships to facilitate organizational objectives [Required] Strong service recovery skills [Preferred]

Education:

Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information

Work Experience:

2+ clinical laboratory experience [Required] 5+ laboratory experience, including a minimum of two years in a POCT environment [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii): For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing; OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); OR Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

Licenses and Certifications:

N/A Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$25.27 - $47.00 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.