Medical Lab Scientist-Lead

Performs clinical testing in assigned areas of the laboratory to aid in the diagnosis of disease, estimation of patient status, and determination of life style and genetic effects on health. Specializes and / or assumes responsibility for a specific section of the laboratory.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

ASCP or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required.

• Three (3) years Medical Laboratory Scientist and / or Medical Laboratory Technician experience required.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Analytical / Problem Solving Skills – Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.

• Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
• Quality Assurance Fundamentals – Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
• Compliance Monitoring – Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Training and Education – Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

KNEEL (on knees)

REACH - Upward

BEND FORWARD at waist

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

GRASP Hand / Fist

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

None specified

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