Job/Position DescriptionUnder minimal supervision of the Enzyme and Immunoassay (EIA) Screening Group Manager uses considerable knowledge to independently perform highly complex immunofluorometric testing including Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT), 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and galactose 1-phospate uridyl transferace (Galt) analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens. Responsible for independently performing specimen preparation, quality control and assay acceptability, data and work list evaluation, result entry, release of final results, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Utilizes expert working knowledge of all procedures to independently determine, troubleshoot and release complex results ensuring that analytic accuracy is maintained. Serves as an authority and role model. Responsible for making significant decisions on the accuracy of laboratory tests on human specimens. Actively participates in the safety program. Participates in monitoring and documentation of quality assurance. Responsible for monitoring staff, training personnel and providing customer service. Duties are performed with significant latitude and with extensive use of scientific knowledge and independent judgment.Work hours/days and laboratory assignments may vary, all staff members will be required to work on Saturday as part of a rotating schedule.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1. Monitors Cystic Fibrosis (IRT), Congenital Hypothyroidism (T4 and TSH), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Galactosemia analytical team activities. Ensures workflow schedules are met. Ensures that specimen testing, reporting, and other essential functions are completed without delay. Notifying supervisor immediately and initiating corrective action when issues occur. Ensures specimens that require additional IRT, T4, TSH, CAH and Galt testing result revisions are completed in a timely manner and that appropriate documentation is completed. Actively participates in monitoring and documentation of quality control review, proficiency testing, equipment performance, specimen workload tallies and supply inventory to ensure consistently acceptable quality assurance and test performance. Compiles routine reports. Participates in the update and development of Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) and training materials. (30%)EJF 2. Evaluates and interprets highly complex data and assigns final results. Uses expert knowledge to investigate, interpret, assess, review and resolve problems with atypical results, consulting with supervisor as necessary. Reviews and releases final results using the laboratory information computer system. Cross-checks positive mailed report verifying abnormal reports are correct. Monitors that preparation of final report timelines are met including panic level fax reports to Clinical Care Coordination. (15%)EJF 3. Performs highly complex immunofluorometric IRT, T4, TSH, CAH and Galt analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens. Performs high volume sampling (punching) of filter paper specimens for all newborn screening tests and standards and controls for IRT, CAH, T4, TSH and Galt tests. Uses technical knowledge to determine specimen acceptability. Completes all documentation with required information. Ensures all equipment preventive maintenance is completed per schedule. https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=573436 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.