ETSU Health is searching for a full time Laboratory Technical Specialist. ETSU Health is a multi-specialty practice group located in Northeast Tennessee, and is affiliated with ETSU Health, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. ETSU Health offers a competitive compensation package with a negotiable salary based on education and experience.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

health, (including affordable family coverage) dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 18 days paid personal time off, 10.5 paid holidays annually, and, a paid retirement plan with an employer matching program.

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Laboratory Senior Manager, the Laboratory Technical Specialist is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory; coordinating the activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and/or physical tests, quality control processes, and reporting clinical laboratory test results. Responsible for performing tests in a high-complexity clinical laboratory in three or more specialties, such as Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Toxicology, and/or Immunology. The Laboratory Technical Specialist may fulfill the duties of the Laboratory Senior Manager, as delegated, during the Senior Manager's absence and may serve in a supervisory capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must be accessible to testing personnel at all times while testing is performed and provide telephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Laboratory Senior Manager. Responsible for providing day-to-day management of test performances by testing personnel. Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory personnel monitor test analysis and specimen examinations to ensure the acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Assure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance. Assure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly. Assure that orientation to the laboratory is provided to all testing personnel. Assure that prescribed procedures are followed in the performance of any tests within the laboratory specialties and be capable of calculating the results of the tests performed if necessary. Assure the proper operation, calibration, performance checks, and maintenance of all clinical laboratory instruments and equipment. Recognize and correct basic instrument malfunctions if necessary. Assure that reagents and media are prepared, form a prescribed procedure and adjustments are made if necessary. Assure that media, reagents, and calibrators are evaluated according to established criteria. Assure that established quality control procedures are conducted on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluate results of quality control and assure implementations of corrective action when indicated. Determine performance specifications for new methods. Establish basic quality control procedures. Assure that comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, cost, suitability, etc. are performed on new and existing procedures and results are reported in an established format. Correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting results and assess plausibility of laboratory results through correlating of data when necessary. Specify the need for additional laboratory tests for definitive diagnostic information in prescribed instances. Confirm and verify results through knowledge of techniques, alternatives, and instruments. Recognize problems, identify the cause, develop alternatives, and determine solutions where no preset criteria are available. Establish and monitor quality assurance/continuous quality improvement programs. Establish and monitor safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations. Assure that records are maintained that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Assure utilization of laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results. Assure that laboratory procedures are written to conform to a standardized format. Provide for clinical orientation and supervision for students and new or less skilled laboratory personnel. Monitor ordering or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and assure that records or ordering are maintained. Initiate the purchase of supplies and equipment required for the laboratory. Advise the medical director and laboratory oversight committee on the selection of the test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results. Assist with the interpretation of corporate policy and state laws as related to the laboratory. Participate in Corporate safety procedures and programs. Remain current in laboratory knowledge and skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly manages supervisors and/or technical and clerical staff in the laboratories. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Educational Requirements:

Possess a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and holds a current Tennessee Medical Laboratory Supervisor (General) license.

Experience:

Candidates must have at least four years of full-time laboratory experience (30 hours per week or equivalent), obtained after qualifying as a manager. Experience must be gained in a clinical laboratory approved by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board and supervised by a doctoral-level laboratory director. Candidates should apply online at https://www.etsuhealth.org/careers EOE / AA/M/F/Disability/Vet ETSU Health participates in

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Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Laboratory:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person