Clin Lab Scientist Ii

Overview

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Under the direction of the Pathologists and Laboratory Director/Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all technical (including maintenance), analytical, clerical, and quality assurance tasks and duties associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II accepts in-charge duties. Also accepts duties and projects as assigned by Leads and Management that help ensure the overall quality and excellence of the Laboratory.

All Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are required to maintain current CLS licensure and perform all work in compliance with all governmental regulations.

Pre-Analytic: Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc, when needed. Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol. Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimen throughout the testing process. Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants.

Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage.

Analytic: Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Remains current on all new protocols and technologies. Participates in orientation of staff, as needed.

Performs quality control procedures. Verifies acceptable QC values according to laboratory protocol. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Investigates and troubleshoots any unacceptable QC. Identifies shifts and trends and takes remedial action to resolve these problems. Notifies supervisor if unable to resolve the situation after troubleshooting. Performs all necessary documentation. Recognizes all “Out of Control” situations. Calls a test/instrument “Down” appropriately.

Evaluates corrective action taken and appropriately declares test/instrument back up. Brings in Supervisor/Lead as consultant when needed. Demonstrates the ability to identify instrument problems and performs appropriate troubleshooting and documentation accordingly. Communicates to supervisor and staff regarding status of problems and resolution when appropriate. Appropriately notifies Biomed Engineering and/or hotline when needed. Ensures that inventory of reagents, supplies, and controls are sufficient for ongoing testing.

Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels. Ensures all reagents and supplies are properly stored, including ensuring they are properly put away as soon as they arrive. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with inventory management. Prioritizes and organizes work to ensure turnaround times for testing are met. Prioritizes STAT test requests right away without delay.

Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with turnaround times. Functions as a resource in resolution of issues and problems requiring the ability to troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation. Suggests changes to increase the validity and reliability of results. Performs complex and/or routine testing and analysis, including experimental testing.

Post-Analytic: Verifies accuracy and clinical validity of results before reporting. Reports results within established turnaround times (STAT, routine, etc). Recognizes critical values and ensures they are communicated to the appropriate person per protocol, and documents the communication. Recognizes questionable results and takes appropriate corrective action before reporting. Identifies and helps to resolve processes…