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Laboratory Scientist - Lab Receiving & Referrals (Nights and Weekends) Department:
Pathology Lab Job Description:
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General Description:
Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a medical laboratory.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs hematologic, chemical, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic and microbiologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- May include working in the following Lab sections: Core Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular, Genetics, or Biochemical Genetics.
- Sets up new methodologies and develops procedural protocols.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
- Special Requirement: Some positions may require approval in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines for unescorted access to radioactive materials.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree OR Graduate of MLT program
Experience: None
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: certification based on assignment nationally recognized certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion medicine (blood bank), and related laboratory specialties.
- Skill in performing clinical laboratory work independently.
- Ability to organize, analyze and evaluate tests in terms of laboratory controls and methods and in replicating analysis.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.
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