Medical Lab Scientist Senior

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a seasoned Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) who can share their knowledge and experience with the evening shift team. The technical team is welcoming and focused on ongoing excellence and a positive patient experience. UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is entering a new era of healthcare, focusing on caring for the whole person and making connections with patients. As a team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and contribute to making a difference in people's lives daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or equivalent.
Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
OR Bachelor’s Degree to include 35 semester hours comprised of Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Math AND 5 years fulltime experience in Blood Bank, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology.
OR Bachelor’s Degree to include 30 semester hours in Biology and Chemistry AND 5 years fulltime experience in categorical exam area.
3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
Technologist/Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT-MT.
All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006 must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.
Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Competencies: Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing.
Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Provides information and consultation to requestors.
Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
Participates in regular staff meetings.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
On call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

Performs Quality Control (QC) and complex patient testing, develops skills, and maintains competency in routine, “specials,” and assigned laboratory areas.
Performs patient tests and Quality Control (QC) material tests, reporting results in accordance with departmental policy.
Reports and documents critical values per medical laboratory policy.
Incorporates clinical correlation of results with other known patient parameters in result verification.
Prioritizes and manages workload to meet expected Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
Maintains competence and acquires new skills as technologies change.
Correctly uses supplies and reagents and assists in inventory management.
Assesses inventory levels and initiates steps to maintain appropriate levels for operational continuity.
Receives, stores, and verifies the quality of reagents prior to use following departmental policies.
Utilizes reagents and supplies according to manufacturer and/or procedural instructions.
Disposes of reagents and supplies in accordance with safety guidelines.
Performs advanced equipment troubleshooting and maintenance responsibilities.
Performs and documents routine and complex equipment maintenance on a scheduled basis.
Recognizes instrument malfunctions, initiates troubleshooting procedures, documents, and resolves them in a timely manner.
Reports malfunctions to the Lead Technologist or Manager, or contacts Manufacturer’s Technical Service for resolution as needed.
Performs processes required for instrument re-entry into use.
Serves as a team leader, filling the role of Operations Supervisor as needed.
Facilitates a smooth transition between shifts.
Assesses workflow and staffing when acting as Operations Supervisor and initiates corrective actions to maintain operational continuity and efficiency.
Coordinates and implements product/method/new test development as directed by the Lead Technologist or Manager.
Restocks workstations with supplies to maintain consistent workflow.
Identifies specimen status trends and issues and implements corrective action.
Conducts peer interviewing in a fair and standardized manner.
Initiates activities associated with quality, safety, and compliance programs.
Leads Quality Assurance (QA) monitoring efforts to implement improvements.
Reports and investigates quality issues promptly and accurately.
Formulates and submits suggestions for Process Improvement.
Applies compliance guidelines to all testing and reporting activities.
Conducts laboratory operations to ensure a safe working environment.
Coordinates or participates in technical and/or operational studies and projects.
Serves as an expert for analytical and technical questions and problems.
Addresses staff inquiries correctly and in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides assistance to investigate and resolve problems as requested by staff and management.
Reviews problem resolution and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Handles customer complaints professionally and in a timely manner.
Communicates unresolved problems to management and other appropriate staff.
Serves as a trainer, role model, and mentor for staff and healthcare professional students.
Provides consultation related to job responsibilities, training, and career development to Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1, Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2, students, and healthcare professionals.
Uses onboarding techniques to engage and retain new employees.
Selects training methods to accommodate employee needs and maximize effectiveness.
Explains procedures accurately.
Completes training documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Provides and documents constructive assessment of trainees, including problems or concerns.
Supervises trainees at all times during performance and reporting of laboratory results.
Models professional behavior at all times during interactions.
Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
Projects a positive, professional demeanor through verbal and non-verbal communications.
Delivers information for patients and staff in a supportive, timely, and understandable manner.
Resolves interpersonal conflicts using appropriate methods and organizational resources.
Acknowledges diverse perspectives and models inclusive language and behaviors.
Clearly communicates ideas and suggestions.
Requests clarification of communication when appropriate.
Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
Maintains privacy for patient and employee information at all times.
Initiates actions to meet or exceed customer/co-worker expectations by implementing the I Make the Difference philosophy.
Uses appropriate resources throughout the Organization consistently to meet customer needs.
Fosters relationships with staff in other work areas to meet internal and external customer needs.
Maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and customers at all times.
Demonstrates Organizational Mission and Values (Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence) in behaviors.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities and initiatives on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrates initiative to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
Meets change with positive, supportive behavior.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
Schedules time off to avoid disrupting workflow.
Offers help to others to solve problems and complete tasks.
Displays productive work habits consistently.
Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work.
Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner.
Offers constructive input to support the work unit.
Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
Processes requisitions for testing.
Prepares and distributes reports.