What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Oneida Nation?
Open To All Applicants
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary :
Independently performs a wide range of routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Responsibilities :
- Collect, process, and handle blood, urine, stool, and / or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instruct patients in the proper collection of samples.
- Study blood cell numbers and morphology, using microscopic techniques.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, stool and / or other biological specimens to determine presence of normal and / or abnormal components.
- Exhibit knowledge and technical skills in major laboratory areas including but not limited to hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, serology, and coagulation.
- Validate, calculate, and tabulate results of tests performed, post findings to logbooks and quality control records, and make reports of observations.
- Record temperature on refrigerators, freezers, incubators or water baths.
- Assist medical staff in the interpretation of test results and with the selection of additional tests as appropriate; serve as an independent resource staff, and patients regarding questions and concerns pertaining clinical testing protocol, procedures, and results.
- Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures.
- Establish and implement procedures to evaluate laboratory test methodologies for accuracy, precision, and normal values.
- Research and investigate problems with clinical laboratory procedures and make or recommend modifications and corrections as appropriate.
- Perform phlebotomy from patient's finger or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. Draw patients at AJRCCC as requested.
- Perform proficiency testing and laboratory competency on all analyses following Clinical Laboratory improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines.
- Perform calibration and troubleshooting on testing system and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
- Prepare and package specimens for delivery to reference labs. Deliver specimens to reference lab if necessary.
- Practice safety, environmental and / or infection controls methods.
- Track and receive department supplies as needed. Distribute and replenish supplies to designated locations.
- Handle phone inquiries from patients and others.
- Prepare various reports as requested.
- Follow OSHA guidelines established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.
- Learn and contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required
- Complete e-learning material set forth by the Oneida Nation for continuous clinic wide training.
- May train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
Skills : Essential :
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field :
Education with Equivalent Qualifications :
Essential :
Nonessential :
Credentials : Essential :
Nonessential :
Working conditions : Essential :
Other information :
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED :
1.Background information disclosure (BID) form.
2.Employees are required to have proof of seasonal influenza vaccination; medical or religious exemption may be requested upon hire.