Clinical Lab Scientist - Yukon Emergency Department - PRN - Evenings

OU Health•Yukon Facility, AK

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About The Position

Under close supervision, the Clinical Lab Scientist performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. The role may involve working with infectious agents. The position performs waived and nonwaived patient testing, supports laboratory safety, quality, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance, and handles specimens, testing records, equipment, reagents, and quality-control procedures. The scientist communicates notification values to clinical staff, participates in proficiency testing and inventory management, completes competency assessments, and maintains professional development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a bachelor’s degree that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses including six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
0–3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
Ability to perform required laboratory testing.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Ability to report to work consistently and dependably as scheduled.
Ability to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information and sound judgment.
Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to understand operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate professionally, politely, courteously, compassionately, and cooperatively with coworkers and other caregivers.
Initiative, effort, and commitment to establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Nice To Haves

Nationally recognized certification through an identified governing accreditation or organization, including ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA.

Responsibilities

Perform waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing promptly and reliably according to hospital and departmental policies.
Comply with hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE.
Participate in performance improvement activities and support regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate in laboratory quality activities, including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation, and performance improvement.
Receive and sort specimens, assess specimen acceptability, and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratories or laboratory sections.
Record patient demographics, specimen collection and identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results, and referrals in the OUH laboratory informatics system.
Assess potential testing performance problems and take appropriate action.
Prepare chemical solutions and reagents and label them appropriately.
Perform quality-control procedures according to authorized laboratory policy.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation within the scope of training and established protocols.
Document instrument maintenance and function checks.
Assume responsibility for professional development.
Call notification values to appropriate clinical staff and document notifications in the electronic medical record.
Perform proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
Participate in inventory management and complete annual competency assessments.
Perform other duties as assigned.