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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Plans, directs and coordinates technical activities of laboratory staff in addition to performing clinical laboratory duties. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. East Clinic, Janesville WI 80 Hours/2 Weeks Monday-Friday, Day Shift Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collect patient specimens Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, test results, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks. Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated. Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry or blood bank by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures. Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified. Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc. Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented. Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy. Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results. Perform preventative maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation. Performs method and instrument evaluation and implementation. Investigates/resolves technical issues Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams Teaches students and trains new partners. Reviews quality control results, submits data to peer review organization and makes necessary adjustments for area of specialty. Assures enrollment in appropriate proficiency testing programs, administrates proficiency testing program according to regulatory standards and assures acceptable performance. Develops effective orientation checklists and training protocols for partners. Assures initial and annual tech competency checklists are completed according to policy. Prepares and delivers partner performance evaluations and... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/15244AF375414B91