Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Core Lab

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing high and moderate complexity testing in a core laboratory setting, following established policies and procedures. The position requires pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions and emphasizes clear communication among team members to optimize laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing.
Bachelor's Degree in other field
Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent
Ability to keep organized
Displays initiative to perform job duties
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Initiates, solves problems, and troubleshoots issues independently.
Works in multiple laboratory sections/disciplines independently (3 or more).
Displays ability to effectively train students and new team members
Good understanding of laboratory operations

Nice To Haves

2+ years Experience in a highly complex laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing.
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures.
Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area.
Takes responsibility for self-development.
Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
Is active participant in departmental projects.
Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards.
Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members.
Assesses competency of team members as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.