Medical Laboratory Scientist - Wood Dale, United States - Rangam Consultants Inc.

Rangam Consultants Inc.
Rangam Consultants Inc.
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Wood Dale, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Shift/Time Zone: 7:00 AM -3:30 PM CST

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
  • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
  • Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
  • Review and release test results.
  • Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
  • If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
  • Maintain complete records of all testing performed onsite.
  • Maintain general appearance of the department.
  • Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
  • Review/train on new procedures.
  • Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
  • Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
  • If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Knowledge:

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A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position
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  • Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Education:

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BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR published in March 14, 1990
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Work Experience:

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1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
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  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
  • National and State licensure as required.

Special Requirements:

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Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
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  • Must interact with other departments.
  • Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
  • Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Pay:
$ $32.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

  • Clinic
  • Medical laboratory

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:


  • Clinic
al laboratory: 1 year (required)


Ability to Relocate:

  • Wood Dale, IL 60191: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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