Clinical Lab Analyst
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Job Description
Key Areas of Responsibilities and Specific Job Tasks
Classification
Key Areas of Responsibility
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
Technical Laboratory Capability
- Meet CLIA qualifications for High Complexity testing.
- Conduct testing for infectious diseases using molecular methods.
- Participate in Proficiency testing.
- Order supplies and reagents.
- Assist with monthly reports.
- Assist with validation of new test methods.
- Assist with training new staff.
Instrumentation and Technology
- Perform routine use of the following equipment including calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting:
- Thermal cyclers
- Nucleic acid extraction instruments
- Other molecular equipment
Data Analysis, Reporting and Documentation
- Perform CLIA regulated documentation of all patient and QC testing using manual worksheets and PHIMS as well as release of results.
- Participate in verification/validation of new methods and protocols.
Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement / Quality Assessment
- Conduct QA/QC for all areas of competency according to CLIA requirements.
- Troubleshoot and communicate any issues that arise and contribute to development of corrective actions.
- Assure that CLIA, CDC, CAP, HIPPA, and administrative rules and regulations are followed
Outreach and Communication
- Provide test results to submitting facilities, health care providers and public health through written and verbal protocols.
- Ensure verbal and written communication with coworkers is clear and concise
Financial Responsibility
- Maintain proper inventory and ensure requests for supplies are made within appropriate time frame to prevent any delays in testing Suggest cost saving measures.
- Participate in test costing and other budget-related work as requested.
Universal Competencies
Collaboration/Positive Impact
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities, including: race, creed, color, religion, national origins, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Service Excellence/Customer Focus
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
Technical Competencies
Clinical Laboratory Testing
()
- Participates in collecting and processing specimens (e.g. blood) according to test requests.
- Operates laboratory equipment required to examine clinical specimens.
- Produces reports based on laboratory test results to help in further diagnosis.
- Adheres to relevant policies and ethics for clinical laboratory testing.
- Discusses major factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory test results.
Laboratory Equipment Operation
()
- Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment.
- Examines equipment to detect signs of disrepair.
- Helps others understand laboratory equipment safety and operating policies and procedures.
- Documents defective equipment and reports it to an appropriate supervisor.
- Utilizes quality control techniques to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.
Laboratory Practice Quality Assurance (LPQA)
()
- Examines laboratory sample collection, handling and analyzation procedures.
- Operates quality testing equipment and verifies collected data.
- Adheres to related guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the LPQA process.
- Handles actual or potential problems that affect the analytical results of an LPQA program.
- Assesses laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance at various LPQA stages.
Laboratory Results Reporting
()
- Selects from a variety of LRR technologies, e.g. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- Analyzes information exchange related problems (e.g. confidentiality and accuracy) in LRR.
- Follows LRR policies and ethics, e.g. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Explains how LRR supports the interoperability between health records and laboratory systems.
- Creates secure access to laboratory results and their interpretations in a patient-focused manner.
Position Qualifications
Clinical Laboratory Testing
()
- Participates in collecting and processing specimens (e.g. blood) according to test requests.
- Operates laboratory equipment required to examine clinical specimens.
- Produces reports based on laboratory test results to help in further diagnosis.
- Adheres to relevant policies and ethics for clinical laboratory testing.
- Discusses major factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory test results.
Laboratory Equipment Operation
()
- Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment.
- Examines equipment to detect signs of disrepair.
- Helps others understand laboratory equipment safety and operating policies and procedures.
- Documents defective equipment and reports it to an appropriate supervisor.
- Utilizes quality control techniques to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.
Laboratory Practice Quality Assurance (LPQA)
()
- Examines laboratory sample collection, handling and analyzation procedures.
- Operates quality testing equipment and verifies collected data.
- Adheres to related guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the LPQA process.
- Handles actual or potential problems that affect the analytical results of an LPQA program.
- Assesses laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance at various LPQA stages.
Laboratory Results Reporting
()
- Selects from a variety of LRR technologies, e.g. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- Analyzes information exchange related problems (e.g. confidentiality and accuracy) in LRR.
- Follows LRR policies and ethics, e.g. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Explains how LRR supports the interoperability between health records and laboratory systems.
- Creates secure access to laboratory results and their interpretations in a patient-focused manner.
Employment Type
Full Time
