Medical Lab Scientist (CHB)

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

About the role

Independently performs qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests in assigned sections(s) following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests and calculations, documents and reports results following prescribed instructions and predetermined criteria.
• Notifies physicians of critical lab values immediately.
• Adheres to established quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures including documenting all QA/QC activities and implementing corrective action and performing proficiency testing.
• Evaluates QA/QC data and proficiency testing reports, recognizes problems and discusses resolution with supervisor. May perform QC reviews and follow-up steps as assigned.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual pre-analytical and post-analytical problems, uses established corrective action procedures and judgment to take appropriate follow-up actions, documents all corrective actions and notifies supervisor as appropriate.
• Independently operates, calibrates and conducts performance checks and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment following written criteria.
• Maintains procedures, records and logs following established procedures as directed.
• Prepares specimens and supplies for transport or shipping and follows applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory, cleans spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste disposal per OSHA guidelines.
• Receives and collects specimens for laboratory testing including drawing blood, collecting urine and handling of other bodily materials and fluids from patients as needed.
• Accessioning and processing specimens for laboratory testing as needed.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correcting problem or immediately notifying supervisor.
• Providing instruction to new associates and students in the performance of routine procedures following established criteria as directed.
• Providing technical information about laboratory tests and results to physicians and other authorized individuals.
• Performing responsibilities of testing personnel for high and moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR.493.1495 and CFR.493.1425 respectively.
• As assigned, when qualified as defined in CFR 493.1411, fulfills duties and responsibilities of a Technical Consultant for a moderately complex lab as defined in CFR.493.1413 and/or when qualified as defined in CFR 493.1461 duties of a General Supervisor for highly complex lab as defined in CFR.493.1463.

Qualifications

Requires an in-depth knowledge of medical laboratory procedures and testing systems in order to perform laboratory tests, interpret test results, perform quality control checks and maintain instrumentation and skill in performing a full range of clinical laboratory tests.

Requires ability to be effective in a fast paced, quality focused, multi-priority environment that frequently deals with stressful situations and deadlines.

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, other associates, and the public.

Demonstrates proficient computer skills and knowledge of laboratory information systems and applications.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or in a chemical, physical or biological science and completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or as defined under CFR 493.1489 for high complexity testing personnel.

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by an appropriate accrediting agency i.e., ASCP, HEW/HHS or equivalent is required within one year of graduation or hire.

One year related medical laboratory experience preferred.

Candidate must qualify as testing personnel for high and moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR 493.1489 and CFR 493.1423 respectively.

Qualify as a CLIA General Supervisor for high complexity testing as defined under CFR 493.1461, qualify as a Technical Supervisor for high complexity testing as defined under CFR 493.1449, qualify as a CLIA Technical Consultant for moderately complexity testing as defined under CFR.493.1411 when assigned the duties as listed.