Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by, CA, Bus. & Prof. Code (Sections §1206.5 (a)(b)(c), §1261, §1210, §1269, §1260.3, 17 CFR 1031 (b) (1-5), 17 CFR 1032.5) responsibilities listed under 42 CFR 493.1451 and CFR 493.1449 and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.
This individual:
1) functions as the department Section Technical Supervisor/Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s)
2) provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant
3) oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives
4) is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s)
5) oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program
6) ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements
7) assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner
8) ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
9) develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals
10) reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
11) identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the, Director, or Medical Director
12) performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
13) ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed
14) recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
15) ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
16) ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures
17) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
18) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
19) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Requires five years of clinical laboratory work experience that cover all areas of the clinical laboratory.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in biological science, chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1449) California Code of Registration, Title 17, Section 1032, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (generalist).
3. Requires current and valid California State License.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $46.20 to $62.18.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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