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Responsibilities

2nd shift

Oversees laboratory personnel and operations in one or more laboratory sections to ensure compliance and quality in accordance with laboratory work process. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical or pathology laboratory department.

Job Responsibilities

1. Coaches laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics

2. Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions

3. Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes

4. Administers laboratory inventories such as supplies, equipment and consumables

5. Assists with selection of test methodology that is appropriate for the laboratory use of the test results

6. 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

7. Performance within an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered

8. Administration of 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

9. Trains staff in and assists with the resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

10. Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly

11. Identifying training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed

12. Qualify and function as the CLIA defined Technical Consultant. 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 job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.

2 years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality

Tennessee: MT-L:TN

Overview

CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI™ CMS Healthgrades® Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$30.47 - $44.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.