Technologist III or Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Job Description

Licensed technologists must have a current & active license (CLS/MLS/MLT certification and/or CHT/CHS) in one or more of the following areas:
Generalist, Molecular, Immunology, Histocompatibility. Dependent upon what area of the laboratory the technologist shall work, the technologist shall be proficient in assays/methodologies including, but not limited to: ABO typing, Nucleic Acid Testing, serological assay (EIA, ELISA) and Histocompatibility testing. The technologist is expected to execute both manual and automated test platforms.

• Follow laboratory procedures for handling and processing of sampling, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Follow prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties. Calculate the results of the tests performed, if necessary.
• Accurately enter results of testing, as needed.
• Issue accurate test results, if trained.
• Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain laboratory analyzers or equipment, as necessary.
• Recognize and correct basic analyzer malfunctions. Notify supervision/management, when appropriate.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials.
• Evaluate media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria.
• Prepare reagents and/or media as per prescribed procedure.
• Conduct established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluate results of quality control, and implement corrective action(s) when indicated.
• Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Accept or reject test results in accordance with SOPs.
• Orient, mentor and/or teach new employees and/or employees that require cross‑training on clinical laboratory methods, procedures and techniques.
• Adhere to all Quality Assurance, HIPAA and Safety standards.
• Adhere to all testing turnaround timelines.
• Meets basic expectations of DPT’s quality management system, including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, accurate recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and objectives.
• Document all corrections and/or corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification.
• Support Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics.
• Represent laboratory and the organization favorable and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results and maintaining patient, client, employee and laboratory business confidentiality.
• Other duties as formally assigned by laboratory Management.
• Participate on special project teams requested by laboratory Management.

• Bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• The appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing in which the laboratory is located.
• In California, must be licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health.
• In Georgia, must successfully complete a certification examination from ASCP, AMT, NCA, or AAB.
• In Hawaii, must be licensed by the State of Hawaii to perform Histocompatibility and/or infectious disease testing.
• Employee must provide a current copy of license to laboratory Management.
• Responsible for maintaining licensure and continuing education as required per licensing agency and/or State.
• NOTE:
  
  License is mandatory for the role; the loss of licensure or failure to renew license will result in an unpaid leave of absence or termination (to be determined by laboratory Management).
• Strong organizational and planning skills as well as strong keen attention to detail.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal/ teamwork skills.
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with computers;
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software programs including accurate keyboarding skills.
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