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Job Summary:\rFunctions as a subject matter expert in the policies, processes, and procedures of the clinical laboratory as it relates to patient diagnosis and treatment monitoring, is fully trained in Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Pathology, and has the experience in the laboratory performing a wide variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures on all types of blood and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of a patient's disease. Monitors clinical laboratory test orders for appropriateness, medical necessity, and correct test selection.\rCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\rProvides Clinical Pathology consultation to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and patients as requested and as needed for test selection and test interpretation. These consultations are both a part of patient care rounding team, upon clinician request, and when deemed medically necessary.\rReviews, tracks, and communicates information regarding laboratory utilization trends and root cause of trends. Performs translational research to improve clinical laboratory utilization, service delivery, and patient outcomes. Responsible for development of new testing algorithms and validation of algorithms. ***\rSupervises assigned laboratories, creates, and revises policies and procedures. Assists with hosting/coordinating and assures departmental compliance with CAP, GDCH (State), AABB, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, CLIA, and other inspections as necessary. Available to meet with all inspectors and review all questions and manuals during these inspections and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures\rParticipates in audits of laboratory operations, documents audit findings, and reports results to the Administrative Director of Pathology Services and the Medical Director of Clinical Pathology.\rOrients and mentors new staff members. Participates in the education and training of CLS/MLS students, medical students, nursing staff, and new laboratory section employees as needed.\rPerforms other duties as assigned\rComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.\rRequired Minimum Education:Bachelors Medical Science or Doctorate General-Preferred\rRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):\rAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.\rAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):\rSpecialty Certification in any Laboratory Discipline Upon Hire Required\rRequired Minimum Experience:\rMinimum 5 years general lab experience Required and\rRequired Minimum Skills:\rIndividual must have extensive organizational skills\rBasic computer knowledge\rAppropriate education requirements as define by GA Rule 290-9-8 for Clinical Laboratory Technologist\rExperience in using Cerner, any LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol, etc.- preferred

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