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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

University Hospitals

#Fast-Paced Environment #Quality Control #Multi-tasking #Medical Laboratory Scientist #ASCP Certification #Career Ladder #Regulatory Agencies #Technologist

Quick overview

The role involves accurately and efficiently performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes for laboratory testing, including maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and evaluating quality control assessments before reporting patient results. Responsibilities also include collaborating with supervisors to ensure regulatory compliance, training students and new team members, and assessing team member competency.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, or an equivalent combination of degrees and certification, to perform high complexity testing. A minimum of two years of experience in a highly complex laboratory setting is strongly preferred, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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Job description

A Brief Overview PRN Position -- Generalist position including Blood Bank o This position is part of an established career ladder.
Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing.
Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions.
Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations What You Will Do 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.
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education 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. (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable. (Required) Work Experience 2+ years Experience in a highly complex laboratory setting Strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

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