Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Core Pathology

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. The work may involve infectious agents. The position may be filled at levels 1–3 depending on the candidate’s education, experience, and certification requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a bachelor’s degree that includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses: six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Level 1: 0–3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
Level 2: 3–5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
Level 3: 5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
Nationally recognized certification through ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA; required for levels 2 and 3 and preferred for level 1.
Skills 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 various operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate professionally, politely, courteously, compassionately, and cooperatively with coworkers and other caregivers.
Demonstrated initiative, effort, and commitment to establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Nice To Haves

For level 1, nationally recognized certification through ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA is preferred.

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 personal protective equipment.
Participate in performance improvement activities and support regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate in laboratory quality activities, including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence and deviation documentation, and performance improvement.
Receive and sort specimens, assess their acceptability for testing, and distribute them to appropriate laboratories or laboratory sections.
Record patient demographics, specimen collection and identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results, and specimen referrals in the OUH lab 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 completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
Take responsibility for professional development.
Notify appropriate clinical staff of critical values 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.