Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Clinical Laboratory
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Job Description
Overview
Join an awardwinning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality compassion and community! Knapp Medical Center a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
KnappMedical Center isan awardwinningnotforprofit hospital in Weslaco 227 beds the community hospital specializes in emergency care orthopedics obstetrics and gynecology wound care surgery cardiology gastroenterology critical care and interventional serves as the only acute care hospital in the MidValley area as well as Weslacos only Level III Trauma Center Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Level II Newborn has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to MidValley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospitals medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the MidValley employing more than 450 people. For more information please callor visit
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age (subject to applicable law) disability military status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: individual performs those waived moderate or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA responsibilities listed under 42 CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495. and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individuals education training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1 adhere to the laboratorys procedures for the collection processing analysis and reporting of patient test results 2 follow the laboratorys established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications 3 be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor Director or Medical Director 4 perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology Blood Bank Chemistry Urinalysis Coagulation Microbiology Immunology and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory 5 perform and document maintenance daily weekly monthly or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate 6 review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting 7 recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics 8 ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies 9 may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics 10 assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures 11 adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety infection control emergency preparedness and human resources 12 in the absence of a supervisor may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech having responsibility for the section or department during their shift 13 may be assigned responsibilities related to POCT. 14 other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- ASCP certification or equivalent required within 1 year of employment
- One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred but not required
- Bachelors Degree in chemical physical biological science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489
- Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Employment Type
Grant
