Clinical Laboratory Scientist, IU Health Center

Department

IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)

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• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory diagnostic tests in multiple disciplines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Indiana University Student Health Center(IUHC).
• Covers a variety of general laboratory operations including technical and diagnostic equipment operation, utilization of software programs, quality control testing, patient specimencollection, and promotion of quality improvement in the laboratory.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots diagnostic instruments to perform testing in the areas of microbiology, hematology,chemistry, serology, molecular, and urinalysis.
• Operatse technical equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges,automated and manual pipets, timers, and other items essential to avariety of laboratory tasks.
• Utilizes computer software systems (Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) to order tests,facilitates specimen collection, reports results to providers, andother related functions to support laboratory operations.
• Processes and packages patient specimens for shipping.
• Monitors and keeps laboratory supplies at sufficient levels tosustain patient testing needs.
• Completes reagent/equipment performance validations as required.
• Evaluates quality control results, reports, and statistical data for issues and trends taking corrective action(s), ifneeded.
• Prints monthly QC and Maintenance reports for laboratory manager's final review.
• Submits monthly QC data to interlaboratory reporting entities.
• Coordinates and/or perform Proficiency Testing (PT) analyses.
• Responds quickly to visual / audible alarms multitasking as necessary during heavy workload periods striving to meet expected turnaround times.
• Demonstrates positive customer service skills to greet patients presenting to the laboratory for specimen collection(s).
• Maintains professionalism through a variety of patient and coworker interactions.
• Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures on patients.
• Abides by safety guidelines to protect self and patients from exposure to chemical hazards and biohazards by wearing appropriate
  
  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and performing hand hygiene frequently.
• Assists with care of patients during episodes of fainting orother acute reactions stemming from specimen collection.
• Completes training and maintain certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Participates in meetings and activities geared to improve patient care, fulfill organizational strategic goals, and facilitate staff engagement efforts.
• Collaborates with the laboratory manager to prepare forbi-annual COLA accreditation inspections.
• Completes annual competency assessment as required byCLIA/COLA.
• Maintains ASCP, or equivalent, certification status.
• Retains technical knowledge and acquire new knowledge through
  
  Continuing Education accepted by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• Acts as lead technologist, overseeing laboratory activities.
• Demonstrates, mentors, provides technical guidance and expertise, and acts as a resource to other staff pertaining totesting performed.
• Resolves testing technical problems and takes remedial action whenever tests deviate from laboratory procedure.
• Performs advanced quality control analysis, review, and troubleshooting.
• Performs, documents, and troubleshoots advanced maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal performance of instrumentation.
• Creates and updates procedures of the laboratory according to accreditation requirements.
• Trains new employees and performs competency assessments.
• Coordinates and oversees laboratory supply ordering and maintains inventory (e.g. disposes of expired reagents).
• Assists in preparation for accreditation inspections.
• Maintains technical knowledge and acquire new knowledge through continuing education.
• Performs phlebotomy, specimen collection, and clerical dutiesas needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory setting

• ASCP Certification American Society of Clinical Pathologists Upon Date of Hire

• Proficient written and verbal communication…