Clinical Microbiologist Technical Supervisor - DiagnosTechs - Clinical & Research Laboratory

About the Company

• Located in Federal Way, Washington and founded in 1987, DiagnosTechs is a pioneer and leader in saliva-based and other noninvasive testing. Our top goals are to improve patient health, provide high-quality lab testing, using noninvasive collection procedures, minimizing trauma to the patient. Saliva testing is a particularly powerful tool for evaluating stress, hormone-related disease and health conditions, especially over time. Our high-caliber employees and cutting-edge technologies have enabled us to continue to expand and improve our in-home testing repertoire. Our commitment to assisting healthcare professionals with the health and wellness of their patients is unsurpassed, with over 1.2 million specimens tested per year.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Associate Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, this position will oversee the daily operations of a busy clinical microbiology department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine test performance, including specimen preparation, processing and testing
• Monitor the recording and reporting of test results
• Maintain a quality control program and acceptable levels of analytic performance appropriate for the laboratory tests performed, and ensure performance is maintained throughout the entire testing process
• Resolve technical issues and ensure that the correct remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been completed and the test system is functioning properly
• Perform verification of test procedures, as directed
• Review intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results and preventive maintenance records
• Perform and document instrument maintenance and function checks
• Assess test performance through testing of internally blinded samples and samples received for external proficiency testing
• Monitor preparations for laboratory surveys/inspections by WA DOH, Joint Commission, etc.

Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate professional demeanor and portray company core values to healthcare providers and coworkers
• Exhibit strong personal management skills, including time management, planning, organizing and delivery of results
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Communicate effectively in person and over the phone
• Demonstrate skill in reviewing, compiling and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or closely related field
• M(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• 5 years of handling high complexity testing within the specialty of Microbiology including the subspecialties of Bacteriology and Mycology.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed during regular work hours, but may require evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines.
• Work is performed in a controlled environment (heated or air conditioned) using a computer with keyboard and mouse.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 25 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires routinely walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers; talking and/or hearing, seeing, and occasional stooping.

Note: This position does not include relocation assistance.

Disclaimer

This job description serves as a summary of the typical functions of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks or duties.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. DiagnosTechs, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of DiagnosTechs, Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.