Senior CLS Chemistry - Clinical Lab​/Req

Senior CLS Informatics - Clinical Lab - Full Time/Days

Job Objective:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics is responsible for all areas of the assigned department. Duties include technical support, evaluation of Quality Control, coordination and provision of technical training and orientation, maintenance of policies and procedures, and new software evaluation and implementation as needed.

In addition, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Assistant Director, and the Laboratory Supervisor.

Brief

Description:


Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Laboratory Director and the Laboratory Medical Director, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics is responsible for all areas of the assigned department. Duties include technical support, evaluation of Quality Control, coordination and provision of technical training and orientation, maintenance of policies and procedures, and new software evaluation and implementation as needed.

In addition, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Informatics assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Assistant Director, and the Laboratory Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical:
  • Coordinates PC and hardware set‑up
  • Interacts with Laboratory and ITSG for project development and problem resolution
  • Directs maintenance/development of data dictionaries, charge and revenue tables, test tables, reports, interfaces, and revisions in the LIS and APS
  • Troubleshoots unexpected problems with the LIS/BBS utilizing ITSG support as necessary
  • Develops patient management report formats
  • Retrieves patient results from archived medical records
  • Coordinates orientation of laboratory staff, other department users, and physician offices in the use of the LIS, APS and BBS
• Non‑Technical:
  • Communicates with laboratory staff, nursing staff, and physicians concerning any deviations regarding testing and reporting of results
  • Takes sick calls and assists in replacement of staff when necessary
  • Attends required meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Director
  • Assists with regulatory inspections as necessary

Non‑Essential Duties:

• Transports specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations
• Adds support to other Laboratory staff as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• How laboratory results are delivered to clinicians
• Specimen and testing requirements
• Safe handling of biological specimens
• HIS/LIS/APS software database
• Departmental and hospital policies and procedures that support the provision of service
• Special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and proficiency in required area

Skills:

• Database management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication

Abilities:

• Learn requirements of operation for different computer systems
• Recognize interface malfunction and take appropriate action
• Operate Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems
• Develop department goals and objectives
• Exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior in dealing with patients, public and peers

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Compassion
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
• Adhere to the department dress code
• Organize work and establish priorities
• Expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Follow telephone etiquette/standards
• Conform to AVH Standards of Excellence
• Function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co‑workers, managers and other hospital staff
• Adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, hospital and…