JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Lab Technician is responsible for a variety of moderate-complexity, clinical laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Blood Bank. Perform QC/QA procedures, preventive maintenance and test validation. Review and report test results in accordance with laboratory standards. Maintain working knowledge of hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate:
• Possess excellent communication skills and can directly communicate and work with Physicians, RN’s, RTs and Nursing Educators from different areas and locations within Rady Children’s Hospital and Outpatient Clinics.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Is detail-oriented and has great organizational skills.
• Is highly motivated and able to work independently and with the team.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
• Support the POCT Technical Specialist in managing the POCT data management systems in multiple POCT software applications.

• Manage Operator list – initial entry and updating of certifications and competencies.
• Input quality control data and monitor lot numbers and QC requirement
•  Run and export reports to create spreadsheets and document to monitor and maintain POCT operator competencies.

• Upon completion of training, the candidate must be able to independently operate, maintain and troubleshoot POCT analyzers and testing kits.

•    Be familiar with College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) regulatory requirements.  Instrumental in maintaining CAP and TJC survey readiness.  Assist in the organization of CAP inspection and TJC survey records.     
•    Assist in the management of PPMP testing. 
•    Run QC of new lots of reagents, instrument correlation, calibration verification and data collection.
•    Support the POCT Technical Specialist and the Laboratory in maintaining competency and compliance.
•    Assist in the management of POCT supply inventory, including distribution of reagents and supplies to all POCT areas. 
•    Perform other POCT duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

Medical Laboratory Technician Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year of experience

 The current salary range for this position is $36.23 to $49.40

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.