Laboratory Scientist - Marion ED (Weekend Package)
US-IA-Marion
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Req #: 164350
Type: WEP Part Time Benefits
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Overview: The laboratory scientist plays an important role in the lab.The laboratory scientist is the face of the lab interacting with patients and nursing personnel. The laboratory scientist is a Bachelor degreed individual who supports preanalytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory workflows. Responsibilities may include the following:1) registration; 2) registration/billing work queues; 3) inpatient, outpatient or outreach phlebotomy; 4) sample processing/aliqouting/ accessioning; and 5) CLIA waived and moderate complexity testing. Testing areas may include hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology. Responsibilities: Pre-Analytic workflows * Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc). * Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient. * May perform venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace. * Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas. * Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking. * Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items. * Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way. Analytic workflows * Performs CLIA waived and moderate complex testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice. * Works closely with MT/MLS/MLT with lab procedures/tests/training * Works efficiently with the work flow and work load * Documents routine instrument maintenance * Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues * Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department * Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, TJC, CLIA). * Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC Post-Analytic workflows * Appropriate reporting protocols * Able to review reports for errors * Understanding of Quality Management system Committed Team * Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members. * Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching. * Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. * Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training. * Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution * College or post-graduate laboratory experience * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly * Medical Terminology * Basic laboratory skills * Accountability * Adaptability * Professionalism * Decision making skills * Planning and Organizing skills * Problem solving * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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