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General Summary Of Position
Performs routine and specialized assays and provides technical advice and information in one or more of several clinical laboratory scientific specialties to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Analyzes body fluids, cells and products to identify abnormal and critical disorders associated with disease processes. Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the specialty area(s). Working hours for this role is 7am -3:30pm, Tuesday - Friday, and every other Saturday and Sunday on overnight shift 11pm -7:30am. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reviews/verifies test results, recognizes and follows through on abnormal/unusual results and communicates same to appropriate personnel. Accurately completes all required documentation. Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures. Performs and documents daily quality control and quality assurance measures to assure that tolerance limits are not exceeded. Advises supervisor of quality assurance/quality control problems. Evaluates CAP and other survey proficiency testing materials as required. Analyzes technical problems pertaining to collection of specimen, laboratory data and instrumentation. Determines cause and rectifies problems in accordance with guidelines and procedures. Calibrates instruments. Performs and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments. Recognizes sources of repair and maintains appropriate documentation. Participates in continuing education by attending relevant workshops, in‑services, or town meetings to accumulate 6‑10 documented CE hours/year. Provides hands‑on training and mentorship for new laboratory technologists and students. Supports quality improvement initiatives by compiling incident reports and recommending process enhancements. Maintains work area cleanliness and adheres to lean standards, decontaminating surfaces and equipment per protocol. Provides technical advice and support to other laboratory personnel as required. Communicates with next shift to ensure smooth transition. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills and compliance with QC and maintenance schedules. Submits incident reports that contribute to continuous improvement. Maintains accuracy by limiting Category A or B errors to a maximum of one documented instance and Category C errors to no more than ten. Performs all duties in accordance with standard work procedures. Reports issues promptly and offers suggestions for workflow optimization. Coordinates and reports workflow audit results to supervision with improvement recommendations. Adheres to pre‑determined lunch/break schedule to ensure coverage. Ensures adequate supply of reagents and instruments to avoid processing delays. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field, required. Experience
Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory training and/or experience, required. Licenses and Certifications
ASCP – Medical Technologist certification required or American Medical Technologists – AMT certification or equivalent required or ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathologist specialist certification in the designated specialty required The certification requirement is waived for applicants with minimum of five years’ experience in designated specialty or for applicants with M.D. degree or a Master’s or Ph.D. in the designated field This position has a hiring range of $34.98 − $62.52. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Performs routine and specialized assays and provides technical advice and information in one or more of several clinical laboratory scientific specialties to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Analyzes body fluids, cells and products to identify abnormal and critical disorders associated with disease processes. Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the specialty area(s). Working hours for this role is 7am -3:30pm, Tuesday - Friday, and every other Saturday and Sunday on overnight shift 11pm -7:30am. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reviews/verifies test results, recognizes and follows through on abnormal/unusual results and communicates same to appropriate personnel. Accurately completes all required documentation. Performs routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures. Performs and documents daily quality control and quality assurance measures to assure that tolerance limits are not exceeded. Advises supervisor of quality assurance/quality control problems. Evaluates CAP and other survey proficiency testing materials as required. Analyzes technical problems pertaining to collection of specimen, laboratory data and instrumentation. Determines cause and rectifies problems in accordance with guidelines and procedures. Calibrates instruments. Performs and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments. Recognizes sources of repair and maintains appropriate documentation. Participates in continuing education by attending relevant workshops, in‑services, or town meetings to accumulate 6‑10 documented CE hours/year. Provides hands‑on training and mentorship for new laboratory technologists and students. Supports quality improvement initiatives by compiling incident reports and recommending process enhancements. Maintains work area cleanliness and adheres to lean standards, decontaminating surfaces and equipment per protocol. Provides technical advice and support to other laboratory personnel as required. Communicates with next shift to ensure smooth transition. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills and compliance with QC and maintenance schedules. Submits incident reports that contribute to continuous improvement. Maintains accuracy by limiting Category A or B errors to a maximum of one documented instance and Category C errors to no more than ten. Performs all duties in accordance with standard work procedures. Reports issues promptly and offers suggestions for workflow optimization. Coordinates and reports workflow audit results to supervision with improvement recommendations. Adheres to pre‑determined lunch/break schedule to ensure coverage. Ensures adequate supply of reagents and instruments to avoid processing delays. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field, required. Experience
Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory training and/or experience, required. Licenses and Certifications
ASCP – Medical Technologist certification required or American Medical Technologists – AMT certification or equivalent required or ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathologist specialist certification in the designated specialty required The certification requirement is waived for applicants with minimum of five years’ experience in designated specialty or for applicants with M.D. degree or a Master’s or Ph.D. in the designated field This position has a hiring range of $34.98 − $62.52. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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