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.

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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.