Technical Specialist (IHC) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req23576)

Description

General Summary of Position

The Clinical Technical Specialist serves as knowledge expert and technical consultant for the immunochemistry (IHC) department.  In this role you will provide technical information, coordination, and advice to laboratory staff in said area.

Responsibilities include-

• Provides technical advice and information in a scientific specialty such as microbiology, clinical chemistry, histology, hematology, diagnostic immunology, immunohematology. Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the specialty area Performs laboratory testing in assigned specialty areas as needed.
• Evaluates and explains abnormal or unusual test results and assists technologists in solving problems. Correlates lab results with pathology and physiologic states to determine validity of data.
• Researches and develops new techniques, testing methods, and procedures for the laboratory section. Performs and /or reviews method validation procedures and data. Performs data collection, advanced data analysis, and clinical correlations. Performs special projects as assigned.
• Prepares and revises standardized policies and procedures for the specialty area.
• Assist Quality Assurance personnel with development of quality assurance programs and implementation of quality plans for the assigned areas. Makes decisions concerning quality control and quality assurance data and initiates corrective actions. Review proficiency testing results and assures that corrective actions are appropriate for survey deficiencies.
• Participates in the implementation and ongoing development/improvement of information and technical systems.
• Participates in orientation and training of laboratory staff, students, and residents as required.
• Assists in assuring that the laboratory is in compliance with all hospital and laboratory accreditation /compliance requirements.
• Notifies Manager of any issues that arise that may impair the performance of the Lean Workflow procedure, makes suggestions for improvement, and assists in implementation of solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher level of education) in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field
• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible clinical laboratory experience specifically in IHC.
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Certification (Required Bachelor's degree holders/ ASCP certification requirement is waived for applicants with a M.D degree or Master's degree or PhD degree but highly preferred.)

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.