Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
Technical Specialist
Company: MidHudson Regional Hospital
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Laboratory Central
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: Mon-Fri 7A - 3P
Shift: Day
Req #: 39473
Posted Date: Jun 27, 2024
Hiring Range: $57.69/HR
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Job Details:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Technical Specialist coordinates and directs the activities of all personnel within assigned section. Additional responsibilities include developing a work plan, and implementing established policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. Ensures department procedures and processes meet all regulatory compliance RESPONSIBILITIES Oversight of departmental functions
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations and work assignments to ensure timely and accurate result reporting of department section.
Maintains the competencies of designated technical staff
Monitors new technical staff orientation and training to ensure appropriate progress and effective and timely training completion
Monitors student rotations and ensures appropriate progress.
Coordinates staffing resources with other laboratory departments to ensure adequate staff collectively amongst the departments. Proactively and cooperatively, with other laboratory leadership personnel, identifies and implements modified staffing pattern(s) based on patient care needs and/or staffing constraints and/or financial restrictions.
Flexes staff voluntarily in reaction to workload volumes; independently assures staff float to other areas during patterns of lower workload volumes.
May coordinate and oversee a laboratory or hospital program beyond the scope of respective section/area
Clinical expertise
Functions as a highly skilled technologist in respective department.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of test theory and is available to clinicians as a resource for correlation of lab data with patient s clinical presentation.
Expands knowledge in the field through continuing education; e.g., seminars, outside programs, etc.
Provides technical assistance in the development of new procedures and processes. Collaborates with Laboratory Manager and assists with the implementation of new test systems and/or processes and ensures all regulatory requirements are met
Demonstrates sound professional judgment, accuracy, thoroughness and critical thinking skills in daily department operations and in handling of problem situations.
May professionally represent the hospital in outside functions, programs or events.
Quality Control / Quality Assurance and related duties
Assists in establishing, maintaining and evaluating quality control systems, ensuring complete and appropriate documentation.
Tracks QC performance, monitors trends. Troubleshoots QC issues as they arise. Reports and resolves issues, as appropriate. Thoroughly and accurately documents all actions.
Serves as a member of the laboratory Quality Management System Program Committee and Laboratory Bio-Safety Committee
Reviews quality improvement data; identifies, assesses, makes recommendations and participates in the implementation of problem resolutions.
Clinical Management
Assists in establishing, implementing and enforcing general laboratory policies
Supports, enforces and adheres to all hospital and personnel policies in a consistent and effective manner.
May assist in oversight of other departments in supervisory absence
Conducts staff counseling in an objective and consistent matter offering guidance and supervision. Prepares and performs coaching and/or counseling sessions for employees, consulting with Manager as appropriate
Interviews, makes recommendation for hire, orients, trains and appraises staff within established timeframe
Delegates tasks to staff. Monitors progress and provides support and guidance as needed to ensure timely completion.
Ensures timely and accurate submission of CAP proficiency tests. Reviews results and follows through when results fall outside of expected range; e.g. investigation, correction action, monitoring
Ensures timely completion and communication of delegated tasks and projects assigned by Manager and Director. Respects deadlines consistently meeting them successfully; communicating when issues arise.
Ensures adequate inventory and supplies for testing and support tasks
Fiscal Responsibility
Actively participates in the development and adherence of department budget. Collects order history data in order to compile accurate financial data for next budget year.
Identifies opportunities for cost savings of reagents and supplies (e.g. instrumentation, process changes)
Other responsibilities
Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in areas such as information systems and other tasks, making recommendation for problem resolution and improving workflow and efficiencies
May be responsible for the oversight and administration of a lab project or program beyond respective department.
May participate in, a hospital quality related initiative; i.e. core measures, dashboard data reporting, interdisciplinary committee project.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bachelor s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent experience, required.
Must satisfy one of the education and training pathways for Clinical Laboratory Technologist as outline in the NYS Education Law through either the standard pathway or one of the special provision pathways
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
OTHER
About Us:
MidHudson Regional Hospital
MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Saving Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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