Medical Lab Scientist 1 - Relief

Overview Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493) Responsibilities Quality Control * Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies/procedures. * Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials. * Performs required equipment maintenance. * Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments/procedures. * Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents. Computer/Documentation * Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients. * Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting. * Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results. * Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports. * Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT/ or troubleshoots within capabilities. * Demonstrates/understands documentation process during downtimes. * Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues. Data Integrity * Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability. * Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines. * Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity. * Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number. * Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification. People Management * Assists Manager/Director in writing/reviewing laboratory policies and procedures. * Assists in training new personnel. * Assists with preparing/maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP/DNV visits. Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame. Qualifications Education: Medical Lab Technician Associate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2 Bachelor's in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required OR MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT/MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months- Required Certification & Licensures: Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1 Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2 Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required Medical Laboratory Technician 1 MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Laboratory Technician 2 MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader. Experience: Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1 1 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2 3 years in an acute care facility- Preferred Medical Laboratory Technician 1 1 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification Medical Laboratory Technician 2 1 year- Preferred New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification