Medical Lab Scientist Coordinator - Henderson, United States - 77 Consultants

Description

Position Summary:

Coordinates activities of the appropriate laboratory section including responsibility for problem solving, systems control, equipment maintenance, performance of complex procedures, writing and updating procedure manuals, inventory/ordering supplies, and teaching as assigned.

Performs routine laboratory analysis as appropriate; performs other related duties as assigned.

Reports to the Director of Laboratory


Essential Functions of the Position
Verifies patient and specimen identification before performing any procedure.
Follows specimen rejection policies and procedures.
Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions
Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions from a physician.
Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician or registered nurse.
Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.
Maintains technical knowledge and problem solving skills to resolve instrumentation, testing or QC problems
Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from policies and procedures.
Establishes and monitors quality control programs under technical supervisor's directions.
Sets up new procedures and instrumentation under technical supervisor's direction.
Utilizes the laboratory and hospital QA/PI plans to continually improve processes and designs.
Maintains sufficient inventory of supplies and takes steps to reduce waste.
Assists with the teaching and training of new employees and may be designated to verify competencies.
Assists supervisor with management of operations, human resources, and finances.


Must-Haves
1

Bachelor's degree with medical laboratory technician/scientist training or 4 years of Laboratory training and experience with national certification in Medical Technologist.

2
One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist in chemistry section of a lab.
3
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.

Nice-To-Haves

1 1 year of experience in a medical lab

Company Culture & Perks

Health Insurance:

Dental Insurance:

Vision Insurance:

VSP
Tuition Assistance is available for continuing education after 1 year of full-time service time.


Benefits

DENTAL INSURANCE

MEDICAL INSURANCE

VISION INSURANCE

LIFE INSURANCE

RETIREMENT

PAID TIME OFF