Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job: IRC47106

Description

Job Title Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location Fairbanks, AK, US

Organization Name Health Services

Job Summary

Incumbent will be responsible for coordination, support and guidance for all activities of the laboratory. Meets all applicable requirements for documentation, record keeping, reporting, and quality assurance. Establishes and implements laboratory procedures using the continuous quality improvement approach. Works in the schedule developed by the laboratory team, rotating on-call with other laboratory personnel.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director, job incumbent:

1. Coordinates the activities of laboratory staff, including continuing education opportunities, encouraging and ensuring full participation and involvement of the laboratory team in decision making and planning for the lab.

2. Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations on a variety of clinical specimens.

3. Coordinates development and implementation of a quality assurance/improvement program including: quality assessment, proficiency testing, preventative maintenance, safety, and methodology assessment and staff competency. Participates in continuing process improvement.

4. Monitors all record keeping and reporting, assuring the completion of all reports and procedures required for continued COLA certification and maintaining records in accordance with COLA, AAAHC, and CLIA regulations. Maintains departmental Policy and Procedures manuals on a regular basis.

5. Maintains adequate supply and reagent inventory levels.

6. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory and the day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of test results.

7. Serves as liaison with clinical consultant and others as required.

8. Participates in program planning and budgeting; orients physicians, nurses, and others to laboratory and specimen collection procedures.

9. Shares on-call and weekend coverage as needed. Responds to internal/external disasters as needed.

10. Responsible to access the knowledge and skills of department staff in the areas of principles of growth and developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the interpretation of results.

11. Is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff and the public. Builds effective, supportive relationships with co-workers and internal/external customers. Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of team members and promote laboratory and health center goals.

12. Supports and oversees moderate complexity and point-of-care testing in sub regional clinics and villages.

13. Maintain accurate patient records; maintain patient confidentiality.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Perform other job related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. The capabilities normally equated with completion of a Bachelors degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution and 7 years laboratory experience. MT (ASCP) registration or licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) by NCA or AMT. Able to spend long periods of time sitting or standing. Have good color discernment. Able to pass the core competencies annually.

2. Must be able to pass ICPA background check.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

Basic knowledge and understanding of management practices and principles.

Knowledge and understanding of universal precautions and infection control practices.

Pertinent knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding health care.

Demonstrate leadership skills.

Maintain confidentiality of patients.

Prepare clear and concise reports.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology/clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.

Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work.

Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.

Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.

Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.

Ability to communicate, consults, and interacts with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.

Supervision

Supervision: Supervises the daily operations and the direct work of the Laboratory Staff at the direction of the Laboratory Director

Physical demands: Able to spend long periods of time sitting or standing. Have good color discernment. May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood born pathogens, and hazardous materials. May need to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Traveling from site to site (includes travel in small aircraft), standing, and stooping for extended periods of time. Exposure to a variety of working environments, including rural village communities

Summation: This position including daily interaction with patients and health services staff. Incumbent is obligated to follow Health Center, TCC and principles to ensure safety of patients and staff. Must be able to work in a team or independently. Job incumbent must promote a courteous, professional and efficient public image to patients and referral providers/entities.

This job description is not an employee agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Summation