Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Technologist I, Certified

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides both technical and non-technical services within the laboratory, performing routine and complex tests in the clinical laboratory to deliver rapid and accurate results to physicians. The role operates under the direction of a specialist, lead, or supervisor and is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas. ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory, an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP is committed to diversity, professional growth, and continuous development, serving over one million patients monthly. The company values accountability, integrity, service, and excellence, and seeks individuals who want to contribute to this culture.

Requirements

Evaluation of education and credentials, including all college/university transcripts (including any transferred credits), all degrees conferred, a letter from the school’s registrar stating the date of expected graduation if enrolled in the last semester, and any relevant certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, OR within one semester or quarter of obtaining such a degree and successful completion of the clinical rotation in the area of job duties.
Ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (if hired as a Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training).
Qualified, trained, and demonstrated competency in performing waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes according to established lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Understanding of the theory of laboratory procedures.
Ability to evaluate all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Ability to correlate clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Ability to evaluate exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Ability to recognize appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.

Responsibilities

Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution.
Performs quality control (QC) procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance (QA) indicators, as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and evaluates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Correlates clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Prioritizes order of testing and coordinates general work flow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.
Other duties as assigned.