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Job Summary
Full time 37.5 hours, DaysSummary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Essential Functions
As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role-
-1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
-2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples;
-3. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;
-4. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;
-5. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director
-6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
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Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Experience
lab experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytical techniques
Demonstrated ability to work independently, assess situations, and respond appropriately
Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and regulatory protocols
Proactive in identifying and communicating issues to supervisors
Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of personnel including physicians, hospital staff, and patients
Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and other applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements
Willingness to assist with inventory control, implementation of new QC materials, and participation in method validations and instrument verification as needed
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
This position will be working in the Microbiology and/or Chemistry lab with rotating weekends and holidays.
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Pay Range
$25.15 - $36.63/Hourly
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Grade
6
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