Urbana, Illinois8 days ago
Additional responsibilities for the technical consultant include the following: selects test methodologies appropriate for the clinical use of the test menu; verifies test procedures performed and establishes the laboratory's performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system; enrolls the laboratory in an approved PT program commensurate with services offered; establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed; establishes the acceptable levels of analytic performance, and ensures these levels are maintained throughout the testing process; resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; ensures patient test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly; and reviews competency evaluations. Respond and resolve Point of Care instrument or testing questions from a variety of customers Monitor software for result or instrument failures Manage and deliver Point of Care reagents Provide support during accreditation inspections Ensure compliance with Point of Care regulatory functions such as, but not limited to, competency, proficiency and quality control Qualifications: Certifications: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Education: Associate's Degree: Biological Science; Associate's Degree: Medical Laboratory Technology, Work Experience: 4yrs of Clinical laboratory experience.