Laboratory Senior Clinical Specialist

Under the general direction and guidance from the Chief of Laboratory Services (CLS), the Senior Clinical Specialist serves as the primary designee for clinical and technical duties as designated.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a CLIA General Supervisor and director designee (non-doctoral) for the CLIA Director.

• Performs clinical record review as designated by laboratory leadership.

• Participates in quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, safety and productivity of the testing performed.

• Provides support and assistance with resolving clinical issues to laboratory staff.

• Monitors test performance to determine trends, biases and other potential test system problems.

• Ensures that remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

• Ensures that no patient/client results are reported until remedial actions are taken when test systems are not functioning properly

• Reviews and evaluates proficiency testing and/or alternative assessment reports in subspecialty area

• Signing of proficiency testing attestation statements on survey result forms for high and/or moderate complexity testing if needed

• Provides technical guidance and evaluation of test methodology performance studies (such as calibration verification, method comparison, AMR verification, accuracy and precision studies, etc.) to meet established performance requirements to support CLIA Director

• Participates in completion of system/method verifications and validations by providing subject matter expertise and technical guidance to lab staff as delegated by CLIA Director

• Demonstrates advanced scientific and technical knowledge of assays and instruments utilized in the department.

• Provide clinical support for clients as necessary to meet client needs and maintain high levels of service.

• Participates in on-call services to support clients and laboratory staff.

• Maintains professional relationships and rapport with MTN leadership and as well as with partners outside of the organization.

• Participates in departmental growth and improvement activities including but not limited to review of procedures, validations, and/or special projects

• Identifies and reports problems which may adversely affect test performance and patient outcome to Laboratory leadership in a timely manner.

• Responsible for other duties and projects as assigned or delegated by the CLS.