Program Specialist (Clinical Laboratories)

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class is responsible for coordinating the operations of the receiving laboratory including providing, interpreting and ensuring compliance with existing regulations, procedures and practices regarding the receipt, identification, routing and processing of specimens and test results. Acting as liaison with other Medical Center divisions to achieve the optimum level of health care delivery to patients requiring the familiarity with the total operation of the Division of Clinical Laboratories is also a responsibility of the position. This class differs from the Supervisor positions existing in each of the specialty laboratories (Microbiology, Chemistry, Stat Lab, etc.) because it involves responsibility for the proper referral of specimens to each of the specialty labs and/or reference laboratories outside the Medical Center in addition to documentation and reporting of results in accordance with established procedures. Supervision may be exercised over a number of technical and clerical support personnel assigned to the division. Does related work as required.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree* and three years of experience working in a medical laboratory where the primary function of the position must have included responsibility for processing laboratory specimens. SUBSTITUTION : Possession of a Master’s degree* may be substituted for one year of the general experience.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience against the duties of the position. Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience. You will receive a grade based upon the college degree, continuing education credits and licensed work experience detailed in your

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.