Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc•Rapid City, SD

14h

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases for Oyate Health Center (OHC) patients.

Requirements

Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
Adhere to GPTCHB policies and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or related science..
Valid certification by a recognized certifying agency (ASCP, AMT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible as lead tech in one or more of the following specialties: microbiology, chemistry, hematology,Serology/urinalysis. Works as generalist in these areas as well as phlebotomy when workload and staffing require it.
Conducts analyses of body fluids and/or tissue to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Prepares reagents and primary reference materials.
Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunctions; locates and implements corrections.
Obtains analytical data, performs calculations and converts to proper units for reporting if necessary; and correlates data to verify results.
Writes laboratory reports and provides to appropriate individuals.
Writes, reviews and edits policies.
Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control on laboratory instrumentation.
Orders reagents, supplies and manages inventory within their specific department.
As Lead Tech, trains lab staff and laboratory students in this department as necessary. Develops competencies for all staff who perform testing.
Prints and evaluates monthly quality control. Initiates corrective actions when necessary.
Recommends and evaluates new procedures and instrumentation.
Tracks data for quality measures as required for Lab QAPI plan.
Performs testing in all areas of the lab and evaluates and reports results.
Rotates holidays and occasional weekends.
Performs manual differentials.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment; identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products. Maintains proper records for quality control reports.
Recommends and evaluates new procedures and instrumentation.
Reviews and reports patient results in laboratory information system/EHR.
May instruct other laboratory scientists, medical technicians, nurses and others in techniques, equipment use, lab test requests, etc.
Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations.
Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs related duties.
Performs the core responsibilities of the position accurately, timely, and in accordance with established standards.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance consistent with the position’s schedule and operational needs.
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders as required by the role.
Adheres to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Utilizes required systems, tools, and technology necessary to perform the job.