Medical Lab Scientist

• processes specimens for testing,
• Uses the laboratory information system to register patients, enter orders for testing, determine medical necessity and look up results and direct reports to the appropriate entities,
• discards specimens when testing is complete or lifespan is reach,
• performs CLIA Waived, Moderate and High complexity specimen testing and reports results of testing once trained and competency is signed as satisfactory,
• contacts specimen collector for information, as needed and appropriate within HIPPA,
• maintain clean orderly, well stocked work environment,
• handle and process specimens and paperwork as instructed in written instruction in conjunction with verbal instruction,
• conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components,
• analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results,
• enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage,
• operates, calibrates and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers,
• establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results, sets up, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment,
• provides technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers,
• supervises, trains, and directs lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing,
• studies blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, using microscopic techniques,
• assist in creating and maintaining written documentation, instructions and policies applicable to the ARH reference laboratory,
• analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction,
• ensures completion of ordered testing in accordance with ARH written instruction or policy, industry best practices and clinician order,
• and other duties as assigned.

• Education: Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists have a 4-year academic and clinical degree (Bachelorette) or the equivalent to qualify for certification as a CLS or MT.
• Licensing: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by ASCP, AAB, AMT or the equivalent preferred on hire; required within 12 months,
• Training and experience: Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification required.

• Function as a General Laboratory Supervisor, to include, but not limited to the following.
• Be available for consultant by phone on in person to all healthcare personnel
• Provide technical oversight to CLT and TLA personnel
• Provide emergency leadership within the laboratory for the following, but not limited to, situations, in the absence of the Laboratory Administrator/Director or their designee.
• Site emergency covered by and ARH Life Safety SOP
• Obtain staff coverage when receiving notification of anabsence
• Failure of testing or environmental instrumentation

• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions, as appropriate to ARH position function.
• Perform bacteriologic, microscopic and chemical laboratory tests and examinations to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, as appropriate to ARH position function.
• Use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing simultaneous testing including microscopes, cell counters and other lab equipment.
• Perform simple and complex mathematical calculations, as appropriate to ARH position function.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to the appropriate health care provider.
• Record findings in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform and monitor quality control programs.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, material and equipment.
• Maintain and clean equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.

• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) program.
• Current certification as a CLS/MT
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality of performance.
• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that will help their job finction.

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