Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

We are currently looking for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I to join our Laboratory Group team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.


Summary:
Provides clinical laboratory services consisting of moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.

Responsibilities:
* Assesses test results and reliability of testing procedures and identify instrument malfunctions, reagent failures, specimen interference, etc., that may affect test results
* Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analyses and reports and maintains records of test results
* Provides patients with instructions regarding specimen collection, diet instructions, etc.
* Performs laboratory testing for specimen processing and test performance
* Performs and documents instrument and procedure calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting
* Assesses specimens for acceptability for testing and accession into laboratory workflow
* Assists internal customers in ensuring appropriate tests are ordered with proper specimen requirements
* Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
* Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
* Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
* Notifies the Senior Technologist and/or instrument service personnel for any unscheduled maintenance needs
* Takes and documents corrective action or immediately notify the Senior/Clinic Technologist or Laboratory Manager
* Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
* Performs inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy when needed
* Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
* Maintains, restocks, and orders inventory and supplies under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior/Clinic Technologist
* Assists the Senior Technologist in each section as directed
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and using discretion and discernment
* Must be detail-oriented
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge to perform/monitor the full range of laboratory testing
* Knowledge of medical technology principles, techniques, and instruments
* Knowledge and skill sufficient to conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products
* Knowledge in external proficiency testing programs; and evaluate result of quality control procedures and implement corrective actions when indicated
* Organizational and time-management
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)

Experience:

Nonessential:
* 1 year directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Associates of Science

Nonessential:
* Bachelors of Science

Essential:
* Associate's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.
Nonessential:
* Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution preferred. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check

Nonessential:
* American Medical Technologist
* American Society of Clinical Pathology

Nonessential:
* High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.
* High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in a hospital or clinic environment
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Sitting up to 25% of shift
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Walking up to 75% of shift
* Pass pre-employment drug test