QA Lead - Medical Technologist, Hematology and Coagulation, 1.0 FTE Day

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performance and reporting of clinical laboratory testing using a variety of automated, semi-automated and manual technologies. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of test results, initial troubleshooting of problems, instrument maintenance and following safe laboratory practices.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups (neonatal through geriatric).
• Must have manual dexterity to perform venipunctures safely and accurately.
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Must possess knowledge of lab testing capabilities for Immunohematology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Microbiology and Phlebotomy.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direction, follows all department policies, procedures and systems.
• Provides a warm welcome and excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.
• Completes necessary laboratory documentation.
• Collects lab specimens and evaluates their acceptability.
• Utilizes the principles of continuous quality improvement to enhance departmental and organizational processes, outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Participates in and contributes to department-wide programs to meet strategic objectives, mandatory education needs and organizational initiatives.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Review quality control data looking for trends, shifts or patterns.
• Assumes primary role for Hudson Laboratory LIS projects and testing.
• Responsible for reviewing reference lab billing and assisting the revenue cycle team with laboratory charge questions.
• Assists with additional QA tasks such as result review, proficiency testing paperwork, and competency assessments.
• Assists with writing and revising procedures.
• Takes lead for training of new personnel and students.
• Participates in special projects as assigned by the Laboratory Manager
• Demonstrates job knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's defined acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory general supervisor or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance characteristics.
• Utilize technical background knowledge of laboratory medicine across all areas of the laboratory. These include Immunohematology, Chemistry, TDM, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Phlebotomy.
• Observes all safety and compliance requirements.
• Coordinates departmental workload and troubleshoots problems in the managers absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field
• Current certification as Medical Technoloist (MT/CLS/MLS) or equivalent by a national board of registry ASCP
• Minimum of two years hospital laboratory expereience preferred

Located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, you'll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. With our internationally recognized healing arts program, we invite you to experience Hudson Hospital & Clinic warm, comforting healing environment. As part of HealthPartners family of care, we offer access and choice to our patients and focus on quality health care for the communities we serve.