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Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist

CompanyIntermountain Healthcare
LocationLafayette, CO, USA
Salary$30.94 – $47.77
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree (military training and experience may substitute for Bachelors Degree)
  • Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure
  • Associates Degree
  • Current ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure

Responsibilities

  • Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank, and Microbiology when designated.
  • Set up and perform a variety of technical and complex tests following established procedures.
  • May obtain blood specimens from patients.
  • May perform bedside testing.
  • May send specimens to reference laboratories.
  • Conduct verification tests on new products and instrument/procedure comparison, statistical analysis, and special projects.
  • Interpret, correlate and report test results.
  • Verify computer-generated reports.
  • Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities, errors or instrument failures.
  • Recognize and solve problems or determine alternative solutions for analysis if needed.
  • Document all deviations from established procedures for review by Manager or appropriate Supervisor.
  • Perform any QA and maintenance as required.
  • Perform and document quality control.
  • Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken.
  • Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation.
  • Participate in updating and reviewing of procedures.
  • Assist in the maintenance of CAP accreditation.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and make minor repairs to instrumentation.
  • Notify Manager or Supervisor of any major instrument problems, efforts to correct and if any major repairs are needed.
  • Assist to performance LIS testing/process validations, printer maintenance.
  • Evaluate and analyze shift QA reports, LIS report.
  • Train and orient new employees.
  • Keep assigned work area clean and orderly.
  • Maintain supply inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting