Medical Laboratory Scientist - W W Hastings Hospital

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist conducts a variety of laboratory tests and related duties according to established procedures and applicable Cherokee Nation policies, Rural Health Guidelines, OSHA, CLIA'88, COLA, and other relevant rules and regulations. The role works under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director and provides health care services to individuals eligible under the applicable Cherokee Nation self-governance compact and funding agreement. The employee must practice within the boundaries of their documented education, training, supervised experience, credentials, and professional experience, and provide health services consistent with Cherokee Nation policies. The position collects and prepares specimens, conducts and validates laboratory testing, records and reports results, performs computer functions related to test data and procedures, documents quality control, resolves technical problems, and maintains supplies and required records. It also includes training laboratory personnel, reviewing test methodologies, assisting with competency evaluations and reports, maintaining confidentiality and records security, and notifying the lab supervisor of issues that cannot be resolved directly. Other duties may be assigned. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or graduation from a Medical Technology School approved by a recognized accrediting organization.
No additional experience is required.
Must be a registered Medical Technologist or registry eligible; registry must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Documented training with annual re-evaluation for laboratory procedures and operation of laboratory instruments.
Current technical and analytical knowledge, including ability to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in multi-modality areas of the laboratory.
Ability to perform phlebotomy services as required.
Must meet the sensory and physical requirements of the job.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General or General Services Administration, or listed on the specified excluded-provider or excluded-individual lists.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
Computer knowledge of database, internet, order processing, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory tests and related duties in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations and policies.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens while maintaining their integrity.
Train laboratory personnel in specimen identification and preparation, testing, and related procedures.
Conduct tests on patient specimens and review methodologies to ensure they are current, accurate, and compliant.
Perform assays according to laboratory protocols; establish validity of results; accurately transcribe, review, and report test results.
Perform computer functions to manage test data, verify test procedures, and establish laboratory performance criteria.
Perform and document quality control, resolve technical problems, and take remedial actions when warranted.
Operate and maintain laboratory supplies and place orders as needed.
Assist with preparation of required reports and ongoing evaluation of testing personnel competency.
Maintain verifiable records in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable requirements for the security, safety, and confidentiality of health services records.
Notify the laboratory supervisor promptly about shift problems or issues beyond immediate resolution.
Perform phlebotomy services as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.