Laboratory Technical Lead: QA & CAP Readiness Mentor

St. Luke's Health System; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness tools access

Career development offerings

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a full-time Technical Lead to oversee and administer tests, ensuring quality assurance within the lab service line.

The role emphasizes CAP proficiency testing, mentorship, training, competency validation, and preparing for inspections, with 12-hour shifts 6am–6:30pm and weekend/holiday rotations. You will govern testing procedures, review QC, calibrations, and maintain instrument integrity while guiding trainees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory field.
• 4 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Certification in CAP/ASCP categories listed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Control Monitors monthly.
• Evaluate CAP Survey Performance per guidelines.
• Investigate and prepare Proficiency Error Reports.
• Ensure CAP inspection readiness via service line tasks and inspections.
• Inform leadership of quality issues and escalate as needed.
• Create and review procedures and policies within the service line.
• Verify test result accuracy; review QC and analyzer performance.
• Review calibrations and maintenance procedures.
• Test specimens accurately; ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace; mentor trainees.
• Validate trainee/staff competency; provide real-time feedback.
• Inventory supplies and QC materials; monitor reagent lots.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

CAP Testing

Mentoring

Training

Proficiency Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

St. Luke's Health System in Nampa, Idaho, seeks a full-time Technical Lead to oversee and administer tests, ensuring quality assurance within the lab service line.

The role emphasizes CAP proficiency testing, mentorship, training, competency validation, and preparing for inspections, with 12-hour shifts 6am–6:30pm and weekend/holiday rotations. You will govern testing procedures, review QC, calibrations, and maintain instrument integrity while guiding trainees.