Laboratory Scientist PRN

Position Title :

Laboratory Scientist PRN

Department : Pathology Lab

Job Description :

General Description : Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory.  May require working with infectious agents.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence / deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and / or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories / laboratory sections.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen / sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, take appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Experience : 0-3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) : Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations :  ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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