Core Lab Technical Specialist

Job Title: Core Lab Technical Specialist

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Core Lab Manager and Blood Bank Supervisor

Job Summary:

A Core Lab Technical Specialist is a highly skilled health professional who performs all the duties of a Medical Technologist with additional responsibilities including assisting in the planning, organizing, technical operations and coordinating of the technical and administrative activities for the Core Lab and Blood Bank and for providing support in development, implementation, and continuous improvements.

Job Responsibilities include:

1. Analyze and test specimens, including proficiency testing and manual procedures, and report appropriately according to protocol. Monitors proficiency testing, ensuring all staff participate and demonstrate acceptable results. Investigates results that are not in acceptable limits. *
2. Functions as a leader and educator to lab staff, providing technical consultation and coordinating adequate schedule coverage on all shifts. Assists in the selection of and training/competency of employees. *
3. Performs and monitors quality control and instrument functions. Takes corrective action as needed and assists in validation of new lot and controls. Submits peer data. *
4. Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and maintain inter-and intra-departmental work flow by cooperating with others. Hears and helps to resolve complaints from staff and providers. Ensures compliance with regulatory Recommends changes, initiates corrective or preventative actions, when appropriate, and monitors effectiveness. *
5. Coordinates analyzer linearity and correlation testing, assisting with the initial validation and ongoing regulatory requirements. *
6. Maintains adequate inventory and conserves resources.
7. Writes or revises procedures, as needed.
8. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment.
9. Utilize complex information systems; collect and interpret data.
10. Is flexible in assuming additional responsibilities as assigned.

*= Essential functions

Physical Demands: May require light lifting and carrying, including boxes, equipment, stooping and kneeling, maybe required to lift up to 30 pounds. Must pass color-blindness test. Repetitive use of hands (eg. computer keyboard usage), sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary; must be able to physically operate automation used in the job.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent) and Registered as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.

Licensure: Meets NYS Department of Health requirements and is currently licensed as a Clinical Lab Scientist.

Experience: Four years of prior laboratory experience is required. NYS Supervisory eligible is preferred.

Additional Qualifications: Written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes. Problem solving ability, investigative technique, and attention to detail preferred.

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Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.