AK-Medical Laboratory Scientist - Rate $90

Job Description

Preference given to a scientist with a strong Microbiology background

Position

Summary

Under minimal supervision, applies advanced technical skills and

seasoned judgment to independently and competently provide a full range of

sample test analyses and laboratory services in a hospital-based laboratory.

Shift work and night and weekend call are required to provide 24 hour

laboratory coverage. Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high

complexity testing. Works with infants, children, adolescents, adults and

geriatric patients.

Position Complexities

The work typically involves full responsibility for all technical

aspects of the laboratory and includes a wide variety of duties involving

diverse and complex technical problems and considerations, i.e. procuring

compatible, lifesaving units of blood for a patient with antibodies.

Assignments involve such complicating factors as practical, economic or

operating problems; inadequate or discrepant information about the use and

capabilities of new instruments or methodologies; or requests for modified

procedures, test alternative, or special studies to meet specific clinical

situation. Decisions directly or indirectly affect the quality of patient care

and can be life or death decisions or problems. Writes procedures for

department of responsibility using the CLSI format, and coordinates procedure

manual review, updates and distribution. Establishes a quality control program

appropriate for the testing performed in department of responsibility,

establishing parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance,

ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process

from the initial receipt of specimen through sample analysis and reporting of

results. Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are

taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratorys established

performance specifications. Ensures that

proper training is given to new employees during the orientation period and

that regular training is given to all technologists when there are changes in

their department. Assists the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency

of all testing personnel. Assists the laboratory manager with Process

Improvement activities associated with their departments. Understands and

assists the laboratory manager with implementing CAP standards and CLIA

regulations in their department of responsibility Coordinates inventory levels

with laboratory manager to maintain proper supply levels

Accountabilities

• Perform
  
  

all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and

laboratory services. Evaluates, judges and interprets test results and ensures

accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works

with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in

microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology and infectious disease

safety. Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability.

• Provide
  
  

limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and

nursing and refers advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical

Director. Provide LIS consultation to all SEARHC staff. Educate SEARHC staff

in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.

• Maintains
  
  

laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality

of instruments. Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and

the peer. Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met

and writes policies and procedures Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory

institutions.

• With
  
  

Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLTs and LSTs to

ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, MEH staff, and

laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are

maintained.

• Performs
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned Or Required.

Baseline

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible work-related
  
  

experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

for college education.

• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital
  
  

internship subsequent to degree.

License/Certification

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical
  
  

Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR

equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification

agency).

Knowledge,

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge
  
  

of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity

testing.

• Knowledge
  
  

of LIS operation the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other

software applications.

• Knowledge
  
  

of laboratory equipment use and operations.

• Knowledge
  
  

of all aspects of quality control.

• Knowledge
  
  

Skills

CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory requirements.

• Skill
  
  

in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other

employees

• Skill
  
  

in oral and written communications.

Abilities

• Ability
  
  

to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to

trouble shoot problem.

• Ability
  
  

to performs patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high

degree of accuracy.

• Ability
  
  

to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to

providers.

• Ability
  
  

in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other

employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.

• Ability
  
  

to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.

Position Urgency

Normal

Shifts

May be needed for day or night shift, will expected to have some on-call shifts also.

State License Details

Not Needed

Specialty Type

SEARHC does not recognize agency timecards for weekly invoicing. All agencies must use the facility approved and provided timecard located on our facility profile page. Any timecards not submitted on our approved timecard will be denied.

• MUST READ/REVIEW/EXECUTE UPLOADED EXISTING DOCUMENTS**
  
  

***ALL DOCUMENTATION/REQUIREMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND TO US ON YOUR CANDIDATES***

• MUST SIGN/DATE ACCEPTANCE LETTER THAT IS UPLOADED***
  
  

***PLEASE MAKE SURE CANDIDATES MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS***

***PLEASE REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTS***

***MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/IMMUNIZATION***

***Pertains to Travel OB RN's:The nurse is on-call for 7 days in a row, 12 hours each day. The RN will receive a guaranteed 40 hours for the week. The nurse will not receive on-call or call back pay since they are already "on-call". The on-call nurse will have 30 minutes to respond to any page and cannot leave the island. On-call will rotate through staff every week, so each nurse will be on-call every 3 weeks.***

Sub Specialty

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Laboratory Certifications(ASCP,AMT)

Nursing Certifications

Contract Length in Weeks:

13