Med Lab Scientist I, POCT LAB

Med Lab Scientist I - POCT LAB

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

PRIMARY SECTION FUNCTION

• General Lab:

• Competency in Hematology and/or

• Competency in Chemistry and/or

• Competency in Urinalysis and/or

• Competency in Coagulation and/or

• Competency in Special Chem/Heme and/or

• Competency in Flow Cytometry

• Blood Bank:

• Competency at Window (Receiving/Dispensing) bench

• Competency at Automation Testing bench

• Competency at Manual Testing bench

• Competency at Components bench

• Competency with Wilmington site-specific tasks, if/as applicable

• Microbiology:

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in the interpretation of microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears, and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms associated with infectious disease syndromes.

• Accurately performs quality control procedures, including recording and follow-up of any out-of-limit procedures. Documents corrective action as necessary.

• Uses the laboratory computer to process test requests, including the inoculation of clinical specimens to microbiological media.

• Adheres to turn around times. Documents calls as necessary, verifying critical values and specimen identification.

• Cancer Center:

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.
• Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.
• Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies.
• Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments.
• Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attends departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
• BS in a chemical, physical, biological science
• No laboratory work experience required, recent graduate acceptable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• ASCP eligible or equivalent

Hourly Pay Range: $29.80 - $44.71