Hematology Technical Specialist, Lab
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.WI-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Under the general
direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific
oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component
and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies
including: (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in
approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical
problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems;
(5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and
ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain
competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to
monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows
quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting: (7) Updates
policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility,
participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors
staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate
leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections
in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain
standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed
to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory
operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen
processing as needed.
- Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and
size.
- Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and
educationEXPERIENCE
- Three years' technical experience in a laboratory
settingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and
gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of
America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:3403000007 Lab -
HematologyScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal
opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by
offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). -
- Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before
payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Palatine , Hematology Technical Specialist, Lab, Healthcare , Madison, Illinois
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