Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley dba San Luis Valley Health Job Title: Laboratory Section Lead Location: 19021 US Hwy 285, La Jara, CO 81140 & 106 Blanca Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 Duties: Maintains adequate records of all procedures and monitors inventory of supplies. Understands and abides by the laboratory compliance plan and can effectively apply the plan requirements in relation to the Hospital's Compliance plan. Participates in ongoing compliance education, reads updated Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP), and newsletters. Reports any misunderstandings or questions to the laboratory compliance officer. Performs all antibody screening, identification, and cross matching procedures required in the administration of blood and blood components. Performs all procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, and other specialized hematologic studies. Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in body fluids, exudates skin scraping, autopsy and surgical specimens to provide data on cause, cure, and prevention of diseases. Performs all procedures related to molecular testing, including PCR and NAA. Calculates and tabulates test results for accuracy and statistical purposes. Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks and records results. Prepares for and participates in the CAP, CLIA and CMS accreditation surveys. Observes all guidelines to comply with OSHA, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies. Confers with Pathologist when test results are questionable and need to be validated. Participates in the lab proficiency testing programs. Prepares and interprets Gram stains. Draws blood by venipuncture, capillary or arterial puncture while observing strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis to prevent infection. Maintains laboratory equipment by performing preventive maintenance and documents same to assure quality control and compliance with accreditation. Prepares specimens for distribution to reference labs. Able to competently use the Laboratory's and hospital's computerized information system. Participates in all required training and educational programs. Salary $83,616/year. Standard corporate benefits. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or related plus two (2) years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or related role. Experience must include: Detecting Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and SARS-CoV2 virus using the Cepheid GeneXpert System; qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila and Streptococcus pneumoniae antigens using in-vitro rapid immunochromatographic assay; participates in infection control and epidemiology program to track any trends in organism growth and antimicrobial resistance; and aerobic and anaerobic identification of culture growth using microscopic analysis, biochemical properties, and molecular principles. Email resume to robert.diano@slvrmc.org, Ref: 4776.