Technical Specialist - General Lab/ Blood Bank

Job Title

Technical Specialist

Job Description

We are searching for a Technical Specialist – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the laboratory section of your responsibility. You may also serve as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer for the section.

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Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science required

· Master's degree (or higher) in biological, chemistry, or laboratory science may substitute for one year of the required experience

· BB-ASCP, C-ASP, CLSP-NCA, G-ASCP, HT-ASCP, HTL-ASCP, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-NCA, or MT-STATE certification preferred

· One of the above certifications may substitute for one year of the required experience

· 3 years' experience in a laboratory setting applicable to their area of responsibility required

Responsibilities

· Performs specimen testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and of the associated specimen testing processes, procedures, and documentation

· Validates specimen identification per hospital and departmental policies and procedures and appropriateness of sample type and size; processes according to specimen handling protocols defined in standard operating procedures

· Manages special projects and performs tests

· Manages projects in collaboration with medical staff and other personnel as negotiated by Medical Director

· Performs and documents quality control procedures

· Assists with the performance of proficiency studies and surveys, ensuring that materials are processed, tested, and reported accurately; investigates problems or unacceptable results and completes necessary documentation

· Performs instrument function checks, calibration, maintenance, and evaluation

· Performs or supervises performance and documentation of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the instruments and equipment in the section; maintains record keeping system

· Participates in the teaching of other personnel; MT and MLT internship programs; participates in continuing education

· Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of procedures and instrumentation, maintains expertise in specialty area, and exhibits enthusiasm while teaching students, new employees, and others in a clear communication style

· Takes inventory and orders supplies in Material Management's system; monitors expiration dates. Assists with troubleshooting backorders and related problems

· Performs other essential job-related functions

· Performs laboratory in-charge duties on weekends and holidays in the absence of supervisorial or administrative personnel

About Us

Texas Children's presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children's first health care location in Austin, Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Info

Job Identification 424969

Job Category Laboratory

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Night

Locations 9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX, 78717, US