Scientist Laboratory IRL-3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification.
• Performs serologic and molecular tests according to SOP on clinical, study, QC and research samples.
• Recognizes and resolves procedural discrepancies in testing results.
• Interprets laboratory results.
• Reports laboratory results.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Performs reagent preparation.
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly and perform quality control testing on equipment and reagents.
• Knows acceptable levels of performance.
• Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials.
• Performs secondary review and release of test results and provides feedback to ensure accurate reporting of results.
• Adheres to all required FDA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and CAP (College of American Pathology) regulations.
• Supports implementation and validation of new tests/equipment.
• Aids in the training of new personnel and training of students.
• Assesses competence of clinical diagnostic lab staff if applicable.
• Provides on call and/or overtime coverage as required.
• Listens, anticipates and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations.
• Communicates clearly, accurately and respectfully with customers, donors, and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared.
• Notifies management or other appropriate persons of problems or issues as appropriate.
• Works effectively with inter or intra-department(s) and project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals.
• Participates in quality and process improvement.
• Supports and promotes Versiti mission and values, both at work and in the community.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Science required. Medical Technology (MLS/CLS/MT) required or science related degree with certification as a BB technologist required.
• Experience: 1-3 years experience working in an Immunohematology reference laboratory or transfusion service preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Working knowledge of immunohematology and immunology theory. Skill in the operation of laboratory equipment, instrument, computer and materials. Effective time managing and organizational skills to perform multiple laboratory tests simultaneously. Maintain accurate, timely records of patient information and laboratory results. Strong detail orientation and analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy of data related to laboratory results and patient information. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey understanding of factual and theoretical information and make recommendations to customers. Effective problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Licenses and Certifications: MLS/CLS/MT/BB American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification required or equivalent required. Or; two-year degree from an accredited college, university or technical college in a Medical Laboratory Technician program with an MLT certification and 4-6 years of IRL experience required.
• Tools and Technology: Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required. General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required. Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. General laboratory equipment including centrifuges, automated cell washers and incubator/waterbaths for performing clinical tests. required. Molecular instrumentation such as light cyclers required. Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.) required. pH meter, microscopes required.