Medical Laboratory Scientist I

ARUP Laboratories•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

Provides technical and non-technical laboratory services, performing routine and complex tests in an assigned clinical laboratory department to provide physicians with rapid, accurate results. Works under the direction of a specialist, lead, and/or supervisor. This position is not qualified to delegate supervisory duties for New York testing areas. The role includes operating and troubleshooting laboratory instruments, performing quality-control and proficiency-testing procedures, handling specimens, processing and verifying data, and reporting critical or unexpected results. The Medical Laboratory Scientist evaluates test results and specimen integrity, coordinates workflow, helps resolve quality issues, maintains supplies, and provides training and technical information to others as appropriate. The position is based in the South Jordan Clinical Lab. The listed schedule is seven days on and seven days off, 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. (B week). Training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week; flexible). The posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and applicable relocation reimbursement, subject to conditions. The stated hourly rate is an estimate that includes applicable shift differentials and varies by schedule.

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 apply if they have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area of the job duties.
Education and credentials are subject to evaluation; requested documentation may include college/university transcripts, degrees conferred, an expected-graduation letter when applicable, and relevant certifications.
Must perform only laboratory processes for which qualified, trained, and demonstrably competent under laboratory SOPs.
Must comply with ARUP policies and procedures and use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including stooping, reaching, occasional movement between work sites, fine motor tasks, and visual and color-discrimination tasks.
Continual assessment of current literature and best practices is required.

Responsibilities

Perform waived, moderate, and/or highly complex laboratory analytic processes independently when qualified, trained, and competent under established SOPs.
Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments; ensure equipment functions properly and report or request service when needed.
Perform quality-control procedures, maintain QC documentation, monitor QC, and assist with collection of quality-assurance indicator data.
Follow specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Process data, verify accuracy, and enter results and appropriate explanatory or interpretive information into the laboratory information system in a timely manner.
Perform internal and external proficiency testing.
Meet group output measures and assist in other sections when current competency has been verified.
Recognize and report critical patient results according to defined processes; identify unexpected results, errors, and test problems and escalate as required.
Evaluate laboratory procedures and potential causes of unexpected results, correlate clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states, and determine result validity.
Evaluate exceptions and special circumstances affecting specimen collection or integrity and determine their impact on testing.
Recognize appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex laboratory tests.
Prioritize testing and coordinate general workflow in the assigned area.
Resolve and document QC results that fail laboratory criteria and institute corrective actions.
Integrate and relate laboratory data to investigate discrepancies and contribute to their resolution.
Train new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provide technical information or instruction to clients, employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as appropriate.
Maintain adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Direct workflow activities and review daily data reports as assigned.
Assess peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience, excluding New York testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.