Medical Lab Scientist- Generalist- Part Time Evenings

Job Summary

Collects, processes, and analyzes human clinical specimens using established, approved, medical laboratory methods. Testing methods used may be waived, moderately complex or highly complex as defined by CLIA. Proficient with use of laboratory analytical equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repair of complex instruments. Performs and interprets quality control procedures to ensure high degree of result accuracy and precision. Interprets analytical data and correlates to patient's clinical condition.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient data (HIPAA).
• Supports medical laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections (clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion medicine) and specimen processing with a high degree of proficiency and understanding.
• Proficient with laboratory analytical equipment. Recognizes deviations from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems. Performs basic troubleshooting of instrument problems. Initiates vendor tech support as required.
• Recognizes abnormal and critical laboratory results and follows protocols for result verification and notification of physician.
• Correlates patient results with established reference ranges and available patient medical information. Recognizes, investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Answers inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results.
• Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of method validation, method comparison, cost analysis, establishing reference values, and personnel and space requirements.
• Writes and revises technical procedures.
• Uses technical knowledge and critical thinking ability to investigate laboratory discrepancies, determine courses of action and resolve problems to ensure high level of clinical accuracy.
• Familiar with and follows all CLIA, DNV, and CAP accreditation standards as they apply to operation of a clinical laboratory.
• Familiar with and consistently follows lab quality control protocols.
• Analyzes quality control materials, interprets data and makes judgments concerning appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Consistently assures the release of accurate results through sample and result verification and properly follows all policies and procedures.
• Participates in proficiency surveys by organizing specimens, entering orders, making assignments to other staff, testing PT specimens and recording results.
• Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates ability to organize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patients' results.
• Recognizes, reports, documents, and seeks appropriate intervention for signs of complication or significant change in patient status (critical values, delta checks, unusual results, etc.).
• Maintains Stat turnaround times. Pulls pending lists frequently throughout the shift and follows up on outstanding specimens.
• Uses sound judgment to make decisions which may affect patient results. Works with clinicians, patients, and nursing staff to resolve issues.

Job Requirements

• Earned Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards strongly preferred.
• National certification in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Work may involve testing procedures which require high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise, including practical knowledge of quality control and quality assurance as they relate to Laboratory Medicine.
• Position requires exercise of independent judgment with minimum degree of supervision.

Education And Experience

• Earned Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards strongly preferred.
• National certification in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Somestress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans With Disabilities Statement

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

• We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
• Our Core Values
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence

Compensation Range

• $30.32 - $41.76 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.