PRN Medical Lab Scientist Microbiology Lab at HUP, 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and skills to perform accurately, all routine and complex laboratory procedures for which competency has been established and authorization to perform testing has been granted.
• Follows all lab pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures covering specimen, analytical test system and result reporting requirements.
• Maintains and documents all Quality Control, maintenance and calibration procedures according to established protocols and accreditation agency standards.
• Identifies issues/factors that adversely affect test performance.
• Provides technical support to staff, physicians, and personnel to resolve any issues related to laboratory testing.
• Starts up, shuts down, and performs maintenance of lab equipment and instruments.
• Takes appropriate corrective action according to established procedures, when test system performance deviates from acceptable level.
• Documents all corrective actions taken including calling technical support.
• Immediately notifies Supervisor and/or Director if unable to resolve test system issue.
• Ensures test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and test system is performing within specifications.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Maintains compliance with Proficiency Testing policies.
• As directed by the Supervisor, maintains and updates laboratory policies, procedure manuals and specified documents required for review by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that all employees are kept up to date with these changes.
• Assists the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies.
• Demonstrates initiative in continually improving personal knowledge, skills, and work experience; and in improving departmental functioning.
• Works well with Supervisors and those in authority; works at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory; maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• As directed by the Supervisor, coordinates the training of new employees and teach students.
• Performs method validations, linearity, and parallel studies on all laboratory instruments as assigned.
• Investigates laboratory incident reports and documents the findings as per UPHS procedures.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.
• Complies with Hospital, Laboratory, Safety and HIPPA regulations; notifies Supervisor when hazards are found, completes mandatory in-services on, or before the due date.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to keep the section in working order.
• Provides Supervisor with adequate notification when supplies need to be replenished.
• Participates in PI activities including preparation of various CEQI reports for the area.
• Displays willingness to adapt to changing department demands.

Qualifications

• MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP), equivalent or eligible to take such an exam (preferred).