MedCentris ยท 2 months ago
LABORATORY TECH
TYLER, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelMedCentris is a healthcare company, and they are seeking a Technical Supervisor for their laboratory. The role involves providing technical and scientific oversight, ensuring quality control, and evaluating the competency of testing personnel.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
The technical supervisor must be accessible to the laboratory to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation
The technical supervisor is responsible for selection of the test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
Enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results
Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
Identifying training needs and assuring that everyone performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently
The procedures for evaluation of the competency of the staff must include, but are not limited to: Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation, if applicable, specimen handling, processing, and testing
Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results
Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records
Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks
Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples
Assessment of problem-solving skills
Evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals responsible for high complexity testing at least semiannually during the first year the individual tests patient specimens. Thereafter, evaluations must be performed at least annually unless test methodology or instrumentation changes, in which case, prior to reporting patient test results, the individual's performance must be reevaluated to include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation
Qualification
Required
The technical supervisor must be accessible to the laboratory to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation
The technical supervisor is responsible for selection of the test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of the test results
Verification of the test procedures performed and establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
Enrollment and participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Establishing a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed and establishing the parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and reporting of test results
Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
Identifying training needs and assuring that everyone performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently
The procedures for evaluation of the competency of the staff must include, but are not limited to: Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation, if applicable, specimen handling, processing, and testing
Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results
Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records
Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks
Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples
Assessment of problem-solving skills
Evaluating and documenting the performance of individuals responsible for high complexity testing at least semiannually during the first year the individual tests patient specimens. Thereafter, evaluations must be performed at least annually unless test methodology or instrumentation changes, in which case, prior to reporting patient test results, the individual's performance must be reevaluated to include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation
An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
Knowledgeable of academic medical settings and a proven track record of successfully working in such settings
A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgement, and strong operational focus
An intelligent, articulate team player who can relate to people at all levels of the organization and who possesses excellent communication skills
An effective educator who is willing to share information and serve as a mentor
An excellent negotiator who is experienced in contract development and management
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the broad and other stakeholders
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
The laboratory must employ one or more individuals who are qualified by education and either training or experience to provide technical supervision for each of the specialties and subspecialties of service in which the laboratory performs high complexity tests or procedures
Company
MedCentris
MedCentris provides treatment of non-healing wounds services.
Founded in 2009
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amanda Estapa
Chief Clinical Officer
Tasha Mears
Chief Administrative Officer
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