AK-Medical Laboratory Scientist - Rate

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 laboratory's 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

ccountabilities

• 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.

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.

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.

Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLT's and LST's 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.

other duties as assigned or required.

Baseline

Qualifications

Education / Experience

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

for college education.

internship subsequent to degree.

License / Certification

Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR

equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification

agency).

Knowledge,

Skills & Abilities : Knowledge

of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity

testing.

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

software applications.

of laboratory equipment use and operations.

of all aspects of quality control.

CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other

employees

in oral and written communications.

Abilities

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

trouble shoot problem.

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

degree of accuracy.

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

providers.

in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other

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

to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.

Position Urgency : Normal

State License Details :

Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience :

Less than 1 year

Minimum Guaranteed Hours :

No Guarantee

Sub Specialty :

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician