TriCore Reference Laboratories
Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank - University Hospital
TriCore Reference Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Laboratory Scientist Blood Bank - University Hospital
Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 0500-1330 with weekends, holidays, on-call, and other shifts as needed. Location: University Hospital Salary/Hourly: Hourly Position Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing. May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing. Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as “Testing Personnel” for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations. Essential Functions: Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility. Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor, pathologist, or principal investigator as appropriate. Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures. Performs routine logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed. Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines. Actively participates in regulatory inspections. Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed. Assists with training of new staff and/or students. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients. Depending on the site or department, may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to; training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing; troubleshoot the performance of waived testing, including IT connectivity issues; review the quality performance of waived testing; participate in the implementation, including validation, if necessary, of waived testing. Depending on the site or department, may collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis. Minimum Qualifications: Select candidates for the TriCore Laboratory Scientist position will be placed into LS I, LS II, LS III, or LS IV based on education and experience as follows: Laboratory Scientist I Must meet one of the following per CLIA regulations: Bachelor’s degree in biological, or chemical science from an accredited institution. Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes at least 60 semester hours with specified course requirements. At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include chemistry, biology, and related requirements. No Experience Required. Laboratory Scientist II Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited Institution. No experience required, or Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, etc. Further detailed education and experience requirements are provided in the original description. Laboratory Scientist III Must meet one of several criteria including experience as Laboratory Scientist II, or specific degree and experience combinations. Laboratory Scientist IV Must meet one of two criteria involving bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience or equivalent. PREFERENCES:
ASCP or AMT or ADLM or ACHI or NRCC certifications as listed; certification required for LS IV placement. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver; provide TB testing documentation; immunization requirements apply to departments with direct patient contact (rubella, rubeola, varicella). Company Information:
TriCore is New Mexico’s largest laboratory, employing more than 1,400 individuals. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401(k) with employer matching, PTO, paid holidays, and opportunities for education and career advancement. Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 0500-1330 with weekends, holidays, on-call, and other shifts as needed. Location: University Hospital Salary/Hourly: Hourly Position Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing. May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing. Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as “Testing Personnel” for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations. Essential Functions: Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility. Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor, pathologist, or principal investigator as appropriate. Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures. Performs routine logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed. Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines. Actively participates in regulatory inspections. Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed. Assists with training of new staff and/or students. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients. Depending on the site or department, may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to; training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing; troubleshoot the performance of waived testing, including IT connectivity issues; review the quality performance of waived testing; participate in the implementation, including validation, if necessary, of waived testing. Depending on the site or department, may collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis. Minimum Qualifications: Select candidates for the TriCore Laboratory Scientist position will be placed into LS I, LS II, LS III, or LS IV based on education and experience as follows: Laboratory Scientist I Must meet one of the following per CLIA regulations: Bachelor’s degree in biological, or chemical science from an accredited institution. Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes at least 60 semester hours with specified course requirements. At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include chemistry, biology, and related requirements. No Experience Required. Laboratory Scientist II Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited Institution. No experience required, or Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, etc. Further detailed education and experience requirements are provided in the original description. Laboratory Scientist III Must meet one of several criteria including experience as Laboratory Scientist II, or specific degree and experience combinations. Laboratory Scientist IV Must meet one of two criteria involving bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience or equivalent. PREFERENCES:
ASCP or AMT or ADLM or ACHI or NRCC certifications as listed; certification required for LS IV placement. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver; provide TB testing documentation; immunization requirements apply to departments with direct patient contact (rubella, rubeola, varicella). Company Information:
TriCore is New Mexico’s largest laboratory, employing more than 1,400 individuals. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401(k) with employer matching, PTO, paid holidays, and opportunities for education and career advancement. Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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