Rhode Island Blood Center · 4 hours ago
Lead Lab Technologist III- 10hr shifts, first shift
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $38/hr
4+ years expRhode Island Blood Center is a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. They are seeking a Lead Lab Technologist III to oversee and lead Donor Testing technical staff, coordinate sample processing, testing, and client management, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and leads Donor Testing technical staff and coordinates sample processing, testing, and/or client management
This position may assist with instructional and hands-on training for Donor Testing technical staff and performs CLIA or Non-CLIA competency assessments, as needed
Executes testing and quality control procedures following SOP’s as assigned
Testing includes routine donor testing in large batches
Maintains competency in all donor testing functions and follows current Good Manufacturing Processes
Complies with all established policies and procedures including testing and reporting protocols, safety practices, donor and patient confidentiality policies, personnel practices and promotes teamwork and communication both internally and externally
As defined by CLIA/NYSHDOH, this position is responsible for specimen processing (pre-analytic) or testing (analytic), maintaining records of tests and reporting test results in high complexity laboratory
This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities
Assists staff to resolve technical problems
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers for laboratory related issues
Recognizes and reports to supervisor problems encountered during performance of job tasks including equipment malfunction, deviation from standard operating procedure, unusual results, and discrepancy in test controls or controls outside established normal limits
Assists with validations of equipment, test assays and laboratory information systems
Leads and executes quality improvement initiatives to promote continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence, departmental goals, and organizational goals
Assists with creating and/or revising department regulated documents
Positively mentors, coaches, and assists with the training of DT staff, as needed
Participates in ongoing investigational studies
Performs required Non-CLIA or CLIA competency assessments for DT staff, as needed
Conducts assessments with appropriate follow-up and recommendations using the competency assessment process/tools
Understands and delivers on customer needs
Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate
Performs primary and secondary record review of department records
Assists with laboratory inventory management processes such as reviewing pre-qualification runs, performing lot changes, and switching out of critical supplies
Promote and contribute to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP’s to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) I.e., safety goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes
Promptly report all safety violation observations and/or safety concerns
Participates in educational activities, leadership training and other corporate initiatives and continuing education to meet national and state regulations
Successful participation in proficiency testing and annual competency assessment programs
Preparing biohazardous waste for shipment
Assists with CAPA and root cause investigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology
Minimum of four (4) years relevant laboratory experience
MT/MLS, or SBB (ASCP) certification
Must meet requirements for Testing Personnel for a Highly Complex Laboratory as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 and Supervisor as described in NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Requirements
Company
Rhode Island Blood Center
Rhode Island Blood Center is a non-profit community blood center.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
The Champlin Foundation
2020-12-02Grant· $0.15M
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