Medical Lab Scientist I
Company: Sonora Quest
Location: Fallon
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Fallon, NevadaDepartment Name: Gen
Lab-ChurchillWork Shift: VariedJob Category:LabAre you a Medical or
Clinical Lab Scientist looking to make a positive impact in your
local community? We have an amazing fulltime position varied hour
positionavailable at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon,
NV.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for a high level of
technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department
testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills.
This position serves as a department resource and is responsible
for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent
laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g.,
CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection,
receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the
laboratory. Performs all functions according to established
policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as
well as applicable professional standards. CORE FUNCTIONS1.
Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to
established policies and performance standards with a knowledge
level determined for that testing. Responsible for startup,
calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
Actively participates in problem solving activities within the
department, using advanced level of decision-making skills.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer
systems used in the department. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and
application of theory and clinical relevance testing. Assists in
ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory
requirements. Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in
absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.2. Recognizes,
ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or
QC results of testing. Ensures accuracy of test results.
Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate
from defined procedures. Recognizes need and participates in
department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality
assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of
department indicators of productivity and quality.3. Monitors and
controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the
department. Active participation on process improvements in
financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and
improve service.4. Participates in contributions to additional
department/System projects. Active in training of department
employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team
or is involved in at least one special project identified with
department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal
consequences of professional actions. May assist in new employee
orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency
and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.
Note: Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined
by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee
competency assessment.5. Acts as a department resource by
participating in providing educational information to internal and
external customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal
and written communication skills. Attendance and participation at
staff meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and
promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and
development.6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as
required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2)
general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory
processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen
identification and specimen integrity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Keywords: Sonora Quest, Sparks , Medical Lab Scientist I, Healthcare , Fallon, Nevada
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