Clinical Lab Scientist (Levels 1-3) - Virology (Evenings)

Position Title:

Clinical Lab Scientist (Levels 1-3) - Virology (Evenings)

Department:

Pathology Lab

Job Description:

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**Lab Scientist Positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education.**

General Description:   Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory.  May require working with infectious agents.  

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.  
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.  
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.  
• Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.  
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.  
• Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, take appropriate action as needed.  
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.  
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.    
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.   
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks. 
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.  
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.  
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.  
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 2:

• Has primary responsibility for a major function within one or more lab section such as key operator for area or instruments.  
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Assist other staff with laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and preparing performance improvement plans.  
• Principal resource for analyzer maintenance and repair.  
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting and technical problem solving for area of responsibility.  
• Acts as a resource to others.  
• Assists in the development of training materials.  
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.  
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.  
• Submits proficiency testing results for areas of responsibility.  
• Participates in inventory management and ensures appropriate supplies and reagents are on hand for area of responsibility.  
• Completes annual competency assessment and acts as qualified evaluator.  
• Acts as preceptor for laboratory personnel and assists in the training of students and Pathology residents.  
• Assists in the development and/or validation of new tests.  
• Acts as reviewer for laboratory technical procedures.  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 3:

• Oversees the testing activities in one or more laboratory section.  
• Ensures compliance with technical policies and procedures.  
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Acts as preceptor for laboratory personnel and assists in the training of students and Pathology residents. 
• Mentor other staff with laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and preparing performance improvement plans.  
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.  
• Evaluate and document performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance.  
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policies.  
• Reviews QC and initiates troubleshooting of QC.  
• Principal resource for analyzer maintenance and repair.  
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting and technical problem solving for area of responsibility.  
• Acts as a writer for laboratory technical procedures.  
• Prepare monthly QC for section director review. 
• Create staff schedule. Function as supervisor in supervisor absence.  
• Compile data for monthly section reports.  
• Develop employee training plans in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager. 
• Assists in development and review of IQCPs. 

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education:

• Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR  
• Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education:

• Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR  
• Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education:

• Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR  
• Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.   
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.   
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.   
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.   
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.   
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.   
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.   
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.  
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments. 
• Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.   

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