Technical Specialist

This position functions are to ensure operational, quality and technical accuracy for all pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical procedures in specific lab departments. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert and demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as they arise. In addition, they must be able to perform all the duties as outlined in the Medical Lab Scientist and the Medical Lab Scientist Senior job descriptions (Histotechnologist job descriptions for 200290) as assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with IT and LIS analysts on a regular basis. Nature and Scope Renown Health is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatients of all ages. The incumbent must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special procedures. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and hospital setting. This position does provide patient care. Definitions "Collaboration": This position requires a scope of communication and cooperative teamwork across the entire spectrum of clinical healthcare to include providers, the Quality Coordinator, Lab Leadership, and the Medical Director for the Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities as listed in the separate section below. Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Appropriate education and credentials to obtain and maintain a General Supervisor License from the state of Nevada. Experience: Minimum three years of Clinical Laboratory Science experience is required in their specific area of oversight. Five years of experience preferred. License(s): A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or Histotechnologist license as the Nevada General Supervisor license is required within 7 months of hire. Certification(s): National certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), Histotechnologist (ASCP) or equivalent is required. ASCP Specialist Certification preferred. Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Renown Health