Clinical Lab Scientist
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: September 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:GENERAL
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Performs tests related to the diagnosis and
treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory
procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates
other patient data when interpreting test results.Uses professional
judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques,
scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative
methods and solutions.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree Required.Medical Technologist (MT),
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for
Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required or registry eligible and
obtained within 1 year of hire date.Completion of medical
technology training required. Experience in a clinical laboratory
preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows, understands, incorporates, and
demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in
behaviors, practices, and decisions.Demonstrates knowledge and
compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant
to the scope of activities including safety policies.Performs,
records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action
when QC data is outside established limits.Performs and records
routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor
instrument performance and takes appropriate action
independently.Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability
before performing testing.Accurately performs low, medium and high
complexity testing procedures according to established protocols
and regulatory requirements.Reports test results accurately and
appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing
station or physician office according to established
protocol.Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.
Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed. Performs
phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and
procedures. Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action
to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.Reviews work
performed by clinical laboratory assistants. Performs corrective
actions if required.Performs expected tasks without direction of
supervisor.Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned
department. Examines review lists, pending logs and the like.
Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift,
nurses/physicians as appropriate. Works independently and
troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.Our Commitment
to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000
colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25
states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are
trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions,
language preferences, and health practices of the communities that
we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health
outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of
thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often
lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a
unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment,
retention, and development), commitment and accountability,
communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Keywords: Saint Alphonsus Health System, Boise , Clinical Lab Scientist, Healthcare , Boise, Idaho
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