Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - 27782

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - 27782

We are currently looking for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join our Laboratory Group team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 5:00pm-5:00am rotating days.

Summary:

Provides clinical laboratory services consisting of moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assess test results and reliability of testing procedures and identify instrument malfunctions, reagent failures, specimen interference, etc., that may affect test results
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analyses and reports and maintains records of test results
• Provides patients with instructions regarding specimen collection, diet instructions, etc.
• Performs laboratory testing for specimen processing and test performance
• Performs and documents instrument and procedure calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assesses specimens for acceptability for testing and accession into laboratory workflow
• Assists internal customers in ensuring appropriate tests are ordered with proper specimen requirements
• Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
• Notifies the Senior Technologist and/or instrument service personnel for any unscheduled maintenance needs
• Takes and documents corrective action or immediately notify the Senior/Clinic Technologist or Laboratory Manager
• Performs inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy when needed
• Maintains, restocks, and orders inventory and supplies under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior/Clinic Technologist
• Assists the Senior Technologist in each section as directed
• Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
• Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
• Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
• Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
• Performs repairs and adjustments on equipment and verifies operation
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Must be detail-oriented
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge to perform/monitor the full range of laboratory testing
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, techniques, and instruments
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products
• Knowledge in external proficiency testing programs; and evaluate result of quality control procedures and implement corrective actions when indicated
• Organizational and time-management
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)

Experience:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.

Credentials:

• Current certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science is…