Technical specialist Jobs in Westminster, CO

Job Description :

This position has critical technical and operational responsibilities involving the performance management of a defined technical specialty, enterprise-wide for Intermountain Laboratory Services. This position coordinates process implementation, standardization, and internal process control measures across the assigned specialty. This position reports to the IPC Director.

Scope :

As a Lab Technical Specialist you need to know how to :

• Serve as the resource person for their assigned area(s) of responsibility. Monitor section processes and assure compliance with all accrediting agencies. Assist lab staff with resolution of problems involving technical operations. Perform as a bench technologist / technician (see MT / MLT JASSI).
• Assist the laboratory with ensuring technical operational policies, procedures and protocols are up-to-date and reflect current practice, maintenance and operational accuracy of instruments, compliance with appropriate accreditation agency requirements. May assist with development, implementation and monitoring of Quality Improvement projects. Assist in orientation and training of new associates. Assist in ongoing training and technical competency of staff and completes all required documentation.
• Aid in the selection and implementation of new instrumentation and / or tests. Perform and ensure acceptability of all validations or other studies required in instrument and / or test implementation and maintenance of all such records as required.
• Participate in problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service. Support and promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a department / unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate that departments ability to meet its goals and objective. Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation for process and log reviews, QC processing, and CAP proficiency testing program. Write and revise technical procedures. Investigate and report errors. May keep chemical inventory list updated.
• Monitor supply and equipment inventory. Notify leadership team of needed equipment repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

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Location :

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City : Denver

Work State : Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

30.94 - $47.77

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