Medical Lab Scientist - Sitka

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and laboratory services. Evaluates judges and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in microbiology transfusion medicine molecular biology and infectious disease safety. Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability.
• Provide limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing and refers advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical Director. Provide LIS consultation to all SEARHC staff. Educate SEARHC staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments. Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and the peer. Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• With Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLTs and LSTs to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees staff and laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education Certifications and Licenses Required:

• A Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible workrelated experience education or training may be substituted on a yearforyear basis for college education.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

Experience Required:

• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of LIS operation the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other software applications.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and operations.
• Knowledge of all aspects of quality control.
• Knowledge CLIA Joint Commission CAP and other regulatory requirements.

Skills in:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Ability to:

• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to trouble shoot problem.
• Ability to performs patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to providers.
• Ability in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.
• Ability to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.

Required Certifications:

• American Medical Technologists American Medical Technologists.
• Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologists.