Technical Specialist - Laboratory

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Sendouts Technical Specialist at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position would have oversight of sendouts, research, microbiology/kits and support Point of Care testing. The hours may be 06:00am-2:30pm or 08:00am-4:30pm for on bench days. For off bench days, there is a little more flexibility based on the needs of the lab.

The position is 50/50 on bench vs off bench. Schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.

The St. John's Laboratory cares for a hospital of over 184 beds. We see all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac Care, and general surgery. Our Laboratory offers a robust generalist experience for prospective employees.

The Technical Specialist has direct responsibilities for the technical operations of a laboratory or laboratory section. This includes acting as technical resource, performing a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures, and directing workflow to ensure the accurate, efficient, and most cost-effective provision of testing. This position is also a primary resource for compliance, regulatory and quality assurance activities.

• Assumes responsibility for the technical operations of assigned laboratory(s)/section(s) and participates in planning and financial management as appropriate.
  • Directs workflow in the daily operations of a laboratory section and is a technical resource for staff in problem solving and in the evaluation of testing results for accuracy, determining when recheck or other intervention is needed. This may include directly communicating results to provider to investigate and resolve in congruent results.
  • May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
  • Assures the performance of accurate testing.
  • Performs laboratory information systems functions; ensures that change requests are communicated to LIS.
  • Acts as resource for laboratory information systems (LIS) functions coordinating change and implementation requests as needed.
  • Ensures LIS changes are implemented once made.
  • Participates in system standardization teams.
• Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures including waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
  • Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures including waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
  • Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
  • Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
  • Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
  • Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic procedures including waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
  • Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
  • Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
  • Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
  • Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations.
  • Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
  • Consults with supervisor/manager if unable to resolve issues.
  • Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
  • Assists supervisor/manager in designing, implementing, and evaluating new work processes or methods.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs:
  • Partners with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate quality and performance measures are in place to meet any policy, compliance, or regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinates the preparation of the lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies.
  • Documents deviations and action taken.
  • Takes action to…