Technologist Specialist Lead – Cone Health – Reidsville, NC

Assists in the evaluation of new products, methods, and/or instrumentation to maintain and/or improve quality outcomes. Assists in the preparation, maintenance and review of assigned departmental procedures completing by due date. Performs any necessary validations (methods, quality control, software upgrades) as needed. –

Complies with all regulatory standards and maintains a working knowledge of the standards in relation to scope of testing (CAP, CLIA, TJC, FDA, AABB). Active participant in accreditation surveys. Maintains knowledge of, demonstrates, and adheres to hospital and laboratory safety and compliance policies and procedures. –

Ensures timely handling and monitors adherence of policies relating to the appropriate handling, testing, resulting, investigation, corrective action and records for proficiency testing (PT) required by accrediting agencies. –

Performs all processes associated with testing of laboratory specimens (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical) on test systems according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrates effective problem solving skills. –

Practices effective and efficient use of supplies and reagents and actively participates in inventory control. Seeks out means to improve operating efficiency and reduction of costs where possible. –

Prioritizes assigned duties and workload to ensure completion meets established laboratory turnaround times. Serves as a resource for laboratory staff and other hospital departments and actively resolves problems/issues to completion. Ensures appropriate response and follow up on customer service issues. Provides leadership as needed and assists other leaders with administrative duties. –

Responsible for teaching, training, monitoring and evaluating staff competency. Performs remediation and retraining as necessary. Assists staff in completing competency documentation by due date. –

Responsible for the performance of quality control, maintenance procedures, and quality assurance activities to ensure effective operation of test systems. Assists in the development and ensures the implementation and monitoring of quality process improvements. Ensures corrective action completed and documented according to procedure prior to release of any testing results. –