Clinical Lab Scientist- Edmond

About the role

The Clinical Lab Scientist positions at the EMC CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LAB in Edmond Campus are available at levels 1-3 based on experience and education. These roles involve performing routine and nonroutine laboratory patient testing, ensuring compliance with safety policies, participating in quality improvement activities, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Assesses potential performance problems during testing and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant coursework.
• Experience: 0-3 years for Level 1, 3-5 years for Level 2, and 5+ years for Level 3.
• Licenses/Certifications: Nationally recognized certification through ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Qualifications

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
• Must be able to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Skills

Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions. Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records. Must be able to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments. Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. The company also provides relocation assistance for new hires outside of 100 miles.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. The company also provides relocation assistance for new hires outside of 100 miles.