Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an experienced and certified Lab Technical Specialist to join our Point of Care team. 

Shift: 7am - 3:30pm

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Responsibilities: 

• Point of Care is responsible for laboratory testing performed in departments by non-laboratorians (nurses, perfusionists, educators, etc). Approximately 85% of time will be spent interacting with these groups to develop and implement instrument-based testing. Excellent customer service skills and adaptability are desirable.
• This position is to provide support for connectivity applications for the department.
• Applications include (but are not limited to): RALS, NovaNet, GemWeb Plus, others as determined by needs of the department
• Tasks include (but are not limited to):
• Assists with evaluation and validation of new test method requests specifically regarding connectivity of instruments and charting of results
• Works with application specific support team to design and configure applications as needed for the Point of Care department
• Participates in the testing process for all phases of project
• Provides application specific support once in production
• Tasks may also include (but are not limited to) tasks in day-to-day operations of department such as:
• Comparison and Correlation testing of instruments
• Preparation or oversight of reporting for validations, comparisons and correlations
• Assisting with Proficiency Testing to Testing Areas
• Assist with review and corrective action on proficiency test errors
• Development of training materials and logistics
• Training non-laboratory staff on Point of Care testing such as glucose, creatinine, INR, blood gas testing, and others
• Point of Care Database entry (i.e., entry of competency information into the POC database)
• Preparation of monthly quality assurance reports
• Troubleshooting instrument issues or connectivity issues
• Investigation and reporting of erroneous results (patient, proficiency, comparison, etc.)
• On-Call: Rotate on call duties approximately every 6 to 8 weeks (as determined by department needs)
• 7 days of on-call; 24 hours per day (subject to change with notice)
• Required to have computer access to the Emory network when away from work while on-call
• On-call is to handle Point of Care issues via computer
• This is NOT a return to campus On-call
• May require local travel to other Emory locations

• Develops, tests, and establishes new laboratory procedures.
• Coordinates their implementation and evaluation.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves complex problems.
• Makes internal and external presentations regarding advanced laboratory topics.
• Troubleshoots instrument and equipment malfunctions.
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing.
• Field tests and evaluates reagents and equipment for use in the laboratory; recommends the purchase of new equipment or supplies.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Assists other laboratory supervisory personnel in developing and monitoring the quality of laboratory procedures to ensure results remain within established control levels. Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate
• students, and pathology residents.
• Develops and conducts in-service training and continuing education programs for technologists.
• Determines the need for, develops, evaluates, and implements new or modified procedures or techniques to provide improved patient care.
• Performs advanced and routine procedures as required.
• Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing.
• Researches documents and journals for developments in the field.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).
• Two years required with five years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.