What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead-Lab-HHK-Sacaton position at Gila River Health Care?
Position Summary : Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and medical conditions by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.Critical Tasks : Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests and examination procedures on human body fluids, tissues and / or other substances obtained from in order to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.Utilizes laboratory equipment, instruments, containers, and other devices and materials to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances.Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions to ensure continuous, proper and safe lab operations.Resolves unusual test orders and questionable specimens by communicating with the originator and by referring unresolved orders back to the originator for clarification.Participates in the more complex and critical analyses and evaluation of test results.Instructs other technologists and laboratory trainees in the proper procedure and techniques of conducting tests.Participates in quality assurance data collection and performance improvement implementations.Checks in Proficiency Testing samples when they arrive and performs testing as needed.Assists record keeping of staff training and competency.Keeps track of instrument inventory & service records as assignedParticipates / leads small projects and performs test / instrument validations as assigned. Participates in new hire training.Perform specimen send out process according to specimen referral procedure and determine the acceptability of the specimens for send out testing according to established criteria.Identify, replenish and ordering department supplies as necessary.Assist the Supervisor with the day to day operations of the laboratory.Takes corrective steps when test systems and results deviate from established performance standards and specifications.Ensures full compliance with all HIPAA regulations by all lab staff members.Ensures high quality and accuracy of all lab activities and testing.Performs other job-related activities as requested.Required Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related Health Care field with a full 4- year course of study that included or was supplemented by at least one (1) year of clinical laboratory training and experience.Minimum of 5 years in clinical laboratory science field.Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist with ASCP or equivalent certification required.Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and / or other Native American cultures.Interest in medical subjects, patient services / care, and customer service.Prior hospital lab environment work experience is preferred.
