Medical Lab Scientist 1 - Flagstaff Medical Center

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate, and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493).

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies and procedures.
• Prepares reagents, quality control materials, and other testing materials.
• Performs required equipment maintenance.
• Assists in data evaluation and correlation of new instruments/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC, and reagents.
• Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA's "need to know" concept for relaying patient information.
• Enters comments and uses RBV for result reporting.
• Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results, and identity of person receiving results.
• Assesses patient results using inquiry and prints patient reports.
• Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT or troubleshoots within capabilities.
• Understands documentation process during downtimes.
• Prints and reviews shift pending reports, noting critical patients or those having testing issues.
• Reviews and records quality control and troubleshooting steps for acceptability.
• Complies with all protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Identifies, resolves problems, and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results, and specimen integrity.
• Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name and Medical Record Number.
• Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification.
• Assists Manager/Director in writing/reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in training new personnel.
• Assists with preparing/maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP/DNV visits.
• Reports any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool.
• Attends all safety-related training programs and performs work in a safe manner.
• Monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others perform work safely.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies.
• Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education

• Medical Lab Technician: Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biological Science – Required.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or 2: Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biological Science – Required.
• MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT/MLS ASCP, AMT, or equivalent boards within 6 months – Required.

Certification & Licensures

• Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1 or 2: Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification – Required. New graduates have 6 months to pass boards for certification.
• Medical Laboratory Technician 1 or 2: MLT certification from ASCP or equivalent certification – Required. New graduates have 6 months to pass boards for certification.
• Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

• Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1: 1 year – Preferred. New graduates have 6 months to pass boards for certification.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2: 3 years in an acute care facility – Preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician 1 or 2: 1 year – Preferred. New graduates have 6 months to pass boards for certification.