Medical Lab Scientist​/Technician PRN

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Should have a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems. Good communication skills. Works well under high stress. Patient care provider will possess knowledge, training, experience, and be competent in the following specific to the age of patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information; a knowledge of growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients.

The patients served include all age groups as follows: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Processing and testing in one or more departments during a shift
• Mastery and practice of laboratory policy and procedure
• Intimate knowledge of testing methods theory and instruments and tools used for diagnostic utility
• Quality Assurance, Kit Validation, Instrument Maintenance, Proficiency Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Reagent Preparation, Diagnostic Reporting and Alarm
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Professional and medical ethics, confidentiality police, PHI and patient privacy guardian
• Specimen collection specialist
• High complexity specialty management
• Assisting Technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and where appropriate

• Diagnostic Testing (Fundamental Awareness):
  Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
• Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness):
  Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments.
• Data Analysis (Fundamental Awareness):
  Has some training, exposure, or limited experience in data analysis. Assumes responsibility for routine and entry‑level client analytical work. Knowledge of various reporting analytic tools, such as ACL, SQL, SAS, etc.
• Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness):
  Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered.

• Organizational Impact:
  Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction:
  Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

• Supporting Colleagues:‑ Develops Self and Others:
  Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships:
  Maintains regular contact with key…