Laboratory Scientist

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• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

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• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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• Performs daily blood draws via venipuncture as directed and monitored by the Laboratory Supervisor on patient halls and/or laboratory draw station.
• Responsible for accurately receiving ordering processing labeling and auditing specimens according to established procedure.
• Learns and maintains appropriate knowledge of all computer systems and test ordering practices ensuring all specimens are properly entered in all computer systems.
• Performs and documents quality assurance checks and provides correction/maintenance under supervision of the Lab Supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining supply room inventory notifying supervisor/designee when supplies are low.
• Maintains competency in venipuncture skills and processing of lab and specimen collection as directed by and monitored by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Performs pre-analytical quality assurance checks on specimens and enters physician Laboratory test orders into the LIS. Communicates with physicians and medical staff to clarify orders and troubleshoot ordering issues.
• Performs waived testing under the direction of the Laboratory Technical Supervisor. Point of Care Testing including collection testing and reporting as it relates to job position.
• Runs specimens through the automated Hematology Coagulation Urine and Chemistry analyzers reviewed and signed out by the Lab Supervisor.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with clinical laboratory experience and one or more of the following:

Education/Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science OR
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• Certificate from an accredited college or university in a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) or Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program

Experience:

• 13 years of phlebotomy experience and successful completion of a certified phlebotomy training program
• 13 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred
• 13 years of specimen processing experience preferred
• Experience performing Laboratory Assistant duties including:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen processing
  • Computer/data entry
  • CLIA-waived testing
  • Positive customer/patient interactions

Certifications:

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (CLA/MLA) certification
• ASCP or AMT certification

• Knowledge of laboratory research principles.
• Knowledge of highly technical electronic analyzers and basic analytical chemistry.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform C.P.R. First Aid Crisis Management and utilize proper infection control and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds or one-quarter of ones body weight with assistance.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays state retirement plan deferred compensation plan and longevity pay.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

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