What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I position at the Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to join our Laboratory Group team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.
Summary:
Provides clinical laboratory services consisting of moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses test results and reliability of testing procedures and identify instrument malfunctions, reagent failures, specimen interference, etc., that may affect test results
- Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analyses and reports and maintains records of test results
- Provides patients with instructions regarding specimen collection, diet instructions, etc.
- Performs laboratory testing for specimen processing and test performance
- Performs and documents instrument and procedure calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Assesses specimens for acceptability for testing and accession into laboratory workflow
- Assists internal customers in ensuring appropriate tests are ordered with proper specimen requirements
- Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
- Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
- Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
- Notifies the Senior Technologist and/or instrument service personnel for any unscheduled maintenance needs
- Takes and documents corrective action or immediately notify the Senior/Clinic Technologist or Laboratory Manager
- Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
- Performs inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy when needed
- Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
- Maintains, restocks, and orders inventory and supplies under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior/Clinic Technologist
- Assists the Senior Technologist in each section as directed
- Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
Essential:
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and using discretion and discernment
- Must be detail-oriented
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge to perform/monitor the full range of laboratory testing
- Knowledge of medical technology principles, techniques, and instruments
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products
- Knowledge in external proficiency testing programs; and evaluate result of quality control procedures and implement corrective actions when indicated
- Organizational and time-management
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings
- Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
- Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
Experience:
Nonessential:
Nonessential:
- 1 year directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Essential:
Essential:
- Associates of Science
Nonessential:
- Bachelors of Science
Essential:
- Associate's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution preferred. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.
Credentials:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Nonessential:
Essential:
- Pass general background check
Nonessential:
- American Medical Technologist
- American Society of Clinical Pathology
Nonessential:
- High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.
- High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.
Working Conditions:
Essential:
Essential:
- Works in a hospital or clinic environment
- Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
- Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
- Sitting up to 25% of shift
- Standing up to 100% of shift
- Walking up to 75% of shift
- Pass pre-employment drug test
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off