Medical Lab Scientist 1

3 weeks ago


Cottonwood, United States Northern Arizona Healthcare Full time

Overview

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification: Laboratory Requirements

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

EducationMedical Lab TechnicianAssociate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required

Certification & LicensuresMedical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- RequiredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

Medical Laboratory Technician 1MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- RequiredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

ExperienceMedical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

1 year- PreferredNew 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 11 year- PreferredNew Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification



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