Technical Specialist I

  Brief Description The Technical Specialist I is responsible for: Researching, developing, interpreting and delivering Surveys, Anatomic Pathology Education and Quality Management programs (Surveys) and scientific committee projects to meet customers’ needs and support CAP objectives.  Assisting with communication and consultation services for a broad constituency, internally and externally. Identifying and supporting process improvements and supporting department projects. Working with minimal supervision, using comprehensive decision making skills and diverse procedures/policies requiring analytical and interpretive thinking to manage and develop Surveys products. Specific Duties Primary duties and responsibilities of the Technical Specialist I: Validate technical accuracy of Surveys and Quality Management programs through: critical oversight of creation of documents, critical review of analytical and statistical reports for accuracy and identification and reconciliation of any unexpected data consultation with committee members, material vendors and in vitro diagnostic companies to ensure information in program materials (ie, kit instructions, PSRs) are accurate integration of information from all contributing sources, and coordination of production schedules. Manage and ensure accuracy of databases/specifications result forms. Adhere to all established timelines for development and delivery of documents/materials related to assigned programs. Works with minimal supervision on assigned tasks and programs. Assist with providing orientation, direction, and ongoing management to committees in areas of: CAP policy, operational procedures, information routing, resources, responsibilities, and strategic planning. Work with committee members to solicit ideas for new programs or enhancements to current programs Assist with providing comprehensive consultative services to all internal groups impacted by the Surveys Programs. Responsibilities to these areas may include: document/systems development and review, gather, manage, and interpret information from internal or external sources, respond to questions or problem solving as issues arise, and manage materials piloting. Participate in cross departmental projects and foster interdepartmental collaborations as assigned. Assist with providing excellent customer service and  consultative services externally on an ongoing basis. Major interfaces include: Participant laboratories Federal and State regulatory agencies Other medical societies (ie AMP, AACC, AABB) NIST, CLSI Commercial manufacturers International standards setting organizations Identify operational improvements and efficiencies for Scores and other relevant technologies Maintain awareness of activities in the field of laboratory medicine in assigned disciplines and for regulatory and legislative processes in general. Support committee meeting preparation activities and contribute to meeting minutes and staff report. Other duties as assigned Knowledge / Skills Required / Preferred Personal: Good judgment. Self-initiator. Excellent decision-making abilities. Excellent listening, verbal, written, and organizational skills. Excellent customer service   Professional: Able to prioritize. Able to bring teams to consensus. Able to communicate and apply technical information to a diverse audience.   Technical: Computer proficiency Education / Experience Education: Baccalaureate degree required.   Experience: A minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, quality assurance, or regulatory health care environment, in roles of increasing responsibility and scope.   Related certifications: MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP); HT (ASCP); CT (ASCP) highly recommended. Additional Information: Travel: Travel required, approximately 10%   This position is based out of Northfield, IL. Candidates must reside within 75-miles of the Northfield office.   Salary: $75,000 - $94,000