Description

Job Summary:

Provides oversight of the performance of waived, moderate and provider performed microscopy testing performed by clinical staff within the clinical area (point of care testing) of the medical center, all complexity of testing performed at the Regional Laboratory Rockville as and the glucose monitoring program. Ensures all processes and procedures are in compliance with Kaiser Permanente, federal, state and local regulatory and accreditation standards. Coordinates and monitors competency training and proficiency testing for the point of care labs and Regional Laboratory Rockville. Assists Laboratory Quality Systems and Resource Utilization Manager with issues related to Laboratory Quality Systems and Programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor laboratory programs and processes for testing labs. Provide consultative services to clinical and laboratory staff.
• Ensure compliance by conducting routine and regular site visits. Provide status reports to the Clinical Area Supervisor, Laboratory Quality Systems Manager, Area Laboratory Mangers, Regional Laboratory Manager, Medical Director and/or Regional Director.
• Analyze/evaluate various reports, including unusual occurrence reports, internal variance reports, clinical staff members concerns, proficiency testing, and quality control data. Identify and implement mechanisms for process improvement at point of care labs. Present findings and action plans to Regional Laboratory Service Quality meetings.
• Coordinate and monitor regulatory compliance; includes yet not limited to CLIA and Maryland (as appropriate) licenses and CAP accreditations.
• Coordinate and monitor participation and compliance of Labs with proficiency testing program.

8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) OR two years as a Medical Technologist (MT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with personal computers including relational database and spreadsheet software.

Education

• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required. Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.

License, Certification, Registration

• American Board of Bioanalysts Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement principles and processes.
• Knowledge of analyzing/evaluating data and preparing reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical laboratory methodologies.
• Ability to work independently on a flexible schedule
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist (MT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Affiliation with professional organizations.
• BS or BA Degree in Medical Technology or related field.

Primary Location: Maryland,Rockville,Rockville Regional Laboratory Expansion
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-MAS-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Lab Support Services - Rgnl Othr-Laboratory Admin - 1808
Pay Range: $78500 - $101530 / year Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1413500

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