Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - 31167

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - 31167

We are currently looking for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to join our Laboratory Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 11:00am-8:00pm Mo Tu We Th Fr, and every 4th holiday and every 4th weekend.

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
• Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
• Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
• Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
• 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
• Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
• Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
• 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
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• 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 abilities
• 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

Experience:

• 1 year directly related experience

Education:

• Associate'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:

• Pass general background check

Working Conditions:

• Works in a hospital or clinic environment
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• Sitting up to 25% of shift
• Standing up to 100% of shift
• Walking up to 75% of shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training:
It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the…