Laboratory Scientist - Edmond - PRN

Position Title:

Laboratory Scientist - Edmond - PRN

Department:

Pathology Lab

Job Description:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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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