Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Technologist I, Certified

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical and non-technical services in the Special Microbiology clinical laboratory. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests to provide physicians with rapid and accurate results, working under the direction of a specialist, lead, and/or supervisor. This position is not qualified to delegate supervisory duties for New York testing areas. ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP describes its workplace as committed to diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. The role performs laboratory analyses, operates and troubleshoots instruments, follows quality and specimen-handling procedures, verifies and enters results, and helps maintain laboratory workflow, supplies, and documentation. The position also includes training and providing technical information to others, as appropriate. Applicants within one semester or quarter of completing a qualifying bachelor's degree may be considered if they have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area of the job duties. Such candidates may be hired as a Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training, and would have six months to obtain certification; other restrictions may apply. The minimum pay rate for that training option is $25.92 per hour. The regular schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Training is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for two to four months. A $3,000 sign-on bonus and applicable relocation reimbursement are offered; conditions may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; candidates within one semester or quarter of completing the degree may be accepted if they have completed the clinical rotation in the area of job duties.
Required evaluation of education and credentials; requested documentation may include college or university transcripts, degrees conferred, an expected-graduation letter from the registrar, and relevant certifications.
Ability to perform laboratory testing and demonstrate competency according to established SOPs.
Ability to use, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
Ability to follow specimen-handling, quality-control, data-processing, and documentation procedures.
Ability to recognize critical and unexpected results, evaluate discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to meet the physical and PPE requirements of a biohazard laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which qualified, trained, and competent under laboratory SOPs.
Operates, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments; ensures equipment functions properly and reports or requests service when needed.
Performs quality control procedures and maintains required QC records and documentation.
Follows specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data and explanatory or interpretive information into the laboratory information system promptly.
Monitors QC and assists with collection of Quality Assurance indicator data as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures and assists with workload in sections where competency is verified and current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined reporting process.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and patient-test problems and escalates them as required.
Understands laboratory procedure theory and evaluates 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 testing impact.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex laboratory tests.
Prioritizes testing and coordinates general workflow in the assigned area.
Resolves and documents QC results that fail laboratory criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates laboratory data to investigate discrepancies and contribute to their resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information or instruction to clients, employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
After two years of experience, excluding New York testing experience, assesses peers performing testing as a qualified observer.
Performs other duties as assigned.