URGENT Med Lab Scientist Data Entry - Days

This is an urgent position for qualified candidates! Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist Department: Lab Summary Collects processes and analyzes human clinical specimens using established approved medical laboratory methods. Testing methods used may be waived moderately complex or highly complex as defined by CLIA. Proficient with use of laboratory analytical equipment. Performs preventive maintenance troubleshooting and minor repair of complex instruments. Performs and interprets quality control procedures to ensure high degree of result accuracy and precision. Interprets analytical data and correlates to patient s clinical condition. Other required abilities include entering and retrieving data from Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems excellent communication skills interaction with the public and medical/nursing personnel making decisions under pressure handling multiple priorities and managing stress appropriately. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient data (HIPAA). Performs medical laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections (clinical chemistry hematology microbiology transfusion medicine) and specimen processing with a high degree of proficiency and understanding. Proficient with laboratory analytical equipment. Recognizes deviations from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems. Performs basic troubleshooting of instrument problems. Initiates vendor tech support as required. Recognizes abnormal and critical laboratory results and follows protocols for result verification and notification of physician. Correlates patient results with established reference ranges and available patient medical information. Recognizes investigates and resolves discrepancies. Answers inquiries about test results methodology specificity and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results. Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of method validation method comparison cost analysis establishing reference values and personnel and space requirements. Writes and revises technical procedures. Uses technical knowledge and critical thinking ability to investigate laboratory discrepancies determine courses of action and resolve problems to ensure high level of clinical accuracy. Familiar with and follows all CLIA DNV and CAP accreditation standards as they apply to operation of a clinical laboratory. Familiar with and consistently follows lab quality control protocols. Analyzes quality control materials interprets data and makes judgments concerning appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Consistently assures the release of accurate results through sample and result verification and properly follows all policies and procedures. Participates in proficiency surveys by organizing specimens entering orders making assignments to other staff testing PT specimens and recording results. Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety department/service safety and specific job-related hazards Demonstrates ability to organize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patients results. Recognizes reports documents and seeks appropriate intervention for signs of complication or significant change in patient status (critical values delta checks unusual results etc.). Meets or exceeds the laboratory standards for Stat turnaround times. Pulls pending lists frequently throughout the shift and follows up on outstanding specimens. Uses sound judgment to make decisions which may affect patient results. Works with clinicians patients and nursing staff to resolve issues. Other duties as consistent with this role. Job Requirements Job Knowledge and Skills Work may involve testing procedures which require high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise including practical knowledge of quality control and quality assurance as they relate to Laboratory Medicine. Position requires exercise of independent judgment with minimum degree of supervision Demonstrates proficiency with technologies common to operation of department analyzers and associated computer systems (HIS and LIS) used in the transfer of orders monitoring recording and reporting of results Education and Experience Earned Bachelor s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Medical Technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards strongly preferred National certification in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting standing walking bending stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care. Americans with Disabilities Statement Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time to reflect process improvements and business necessittsition with reasonable accommodation if disabled. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Shift: Day 8am-5pm

Specialty Type: Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialties: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician

Please CLICK HERE to view details.