What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST/MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - DAYS - PRN position at Dallas Medical Center?
Overview :
You are going to want to be a part of Dallas Medical Center team! As a member of Prime healthcare, we offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be a part of a community dedicated to making a difference. We are a 155-bed acute care hospital accredited by the joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including a 24 / 7 Emergency Room, diagnostic radiology and laboratory, internal medicine, and family practice.
We Offer :
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefit plan : medical, dental and vision and 401k
- Substantial PRO
- Continuing educational opportunities
- And much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2022-10 / EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities :
Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Scientist performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204 and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individuals education, training or experience and technical abilities.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Scientist performing the above procedures must :
1) adhere to the laboratories procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results,
2) follow the laboratories established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications,
3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director,
4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory,
5) perform and document maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate,
6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics,
10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures,
11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned / identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and / or POCT.
14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager / director.
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Qualifications :
Education and Work Experience
