Perform Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody testing, Plasma Hemoglobin testing and other special or research assays as trained and according to SOP's using the BioTek Eon Plate Reader.Perform Maintenance Procedures, daily, weekly and monthly, on Satellite Lab instruments according to SOP's.Run and evaluate Quality Controls on all Satellite lab procedures requiring the running of Quality Control Material according to SOPS.Perform Maintenance Procedures, daily, weekly and monthly, on Coagulation General Bench instruments according to SOP's.Run and evaluate Quality Controls on all Coagulation General Bench procedures requiring the running of Quality Control material, according to SOP's.Perform Platelet Function Screen assays on the PFA-100.Perform Liquid anti-Xa testing for UF Heparin, LMW Heparin, Rivaroxaban Level, Apixaban Level, Chromogenic factor X, DTI and Dabigatran levels, Factor VIII and Factor IX levels when ordered on the STA-Compact.Perform heparin contamination checks and removal protocols in accordance with SOP's.Perform Coagulation testing such as PT, PTT, Thrombin Time, Fibrinogen, Ddimer assays and mixing studies when ordered on the STA-Compact.With delegated authority, the lead, in the absence of the manager or laboratory director, represents the laboratory and can formulate independent decisions (ex’s.
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Exercise expertise in operation and troubleshooting of a variety of laboratory equipment, including equipment requiring interpretative knowledge such as multi-parameter cell counters and automated coagulation analyzers.Act as a resource person, assisting with training staff, developing and/or evaluating new procedures, reviewing and/or modifying procedures in use.Assist the Lead Technologist in daily administrative operations of the Molecular Hematopathology Laboratory, with emphasis on instrument troubleshooting, QC and instrument maintenance documentation, inventory, and supply/reagent purchasing.Represent the department including consulting with faculty, residents or patient care providers as needed.Maintains all aspects of Quality Assurance within the section including QC, maintenance documentation, procedure review/update.Demonstrate the ability to assist in instruction and training of employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, medical students, medical technology students, Provide evaluation feedback in a timely manner.Perform manual, semi-automated, and automated patient and proficiency testing without errors by following SOP as identified by current policies and procedures for the areas trained which may include routine bacteriology, susceptibility testing, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, molecular testing, and/ or specimen processing.Respond to patient and staff complaints or issues with thorough troubleshooting and mitigation efforts.Gather and produce information for developing systems to verify, delineate and correct compliance issues as directed.Recognize, confirm, report and document all errors or potential compliance issues.Understand, troubleshoot and resolve issues involving ‘RRR”’ accounts.Perform duties of other members of work group as back up as required.Prepare and/or review written procedures for directing work of other staff responsible for CAST team duties.Responsibilities for medical laboratory scientist