Medical Laboratory Scientist

Schedule:Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)2:00 PM - 10:30 PMThe position will include participating in an on-call rotation.Department:Transfusion Services - 441Primary Purpose:Assists the Supervisor with the direction of the daily operation of the laboratory. Assists with the coordination of workflow assignments, result review, and service standards implementation. Assists with the writing and reviewing of technical procedures. Management duties include assisting the Supervisor with performance reviews, employee counseling, quality issue reports, and other duties as assigned. Provides technical expertise in the laboratory. Performs routine and complex laboratory testing as assigned. In general, this position spends 50% or more of their time performing laboratory testing.This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.About ARUP:ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.Essential Functions:Performs all representative activities and accountabilities as defined by the Medical Laboratory Scientist JobAssists the Supervisor with the operation of the laboratory.Directs the daily workflow of the specific technical work section as assigned by the SupervisorProvides a timely written schedule for all employees. May review and approve employee’s time clock. Enforces the ARUP time and attendance policies.Assists with interviews and recommends qualified individuals for positions within the section.Provides input for performance appraisals and under the direction of the Supervisor may write and present performance appraisals.Identifies staff performance issues. Takes immediate corrective action as required. Provides documentation of issues to Supervisor. Assists the supervisor with written counseling.In conjunction with the Supervisor, assists in training, performs competency assessment, and enforces ARUP policies with new and existing staff. Note: This position does not qualify to perform direct observations for NY testing.Leads staff meetings as assigned.Conducts one-on-one meeting with the staff as appropriate.In conjunction with the Supervisor and Education Coordinator, promotes continuing education and staff development activities.Writes and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Maintains an adequate inventory supply.Consults with the Medical Director(s) regarding technical issues when appropriate.Develops and maintains scientific and technical expertise in the given laboratory areas. Contributes to lectures and staff in-service sessions.Assists with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency testing as requested.Assists in continued instrument and/or testing method troubleshooting of tests as needed.Institutes disaster procedures, computer downtime procedures, unannounced inspections processes, and other processes as required.Receives and handles problems. Performs review of pertinent information and initiates immediate corrective action as appropriate. Reports issues and problems to Supervisor.Assists with the completion of QC/QA activities and assists in the compliance of regulatory requirementsProvides for review of patient testing results. Ensures any associated quality control issues are resolved.Supports the staff during instrument and/or testing method correlation prior to anticipated implementation.Ensures changes initiatives are communicated and implemented in an orderly process.Appropriately performs internal and external proficiency testing (PT).Other duties as assigned.Physical and Other Requirements:Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colorsAbsolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of resultsFine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelor's Degree or better in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related fieldEXPERIENCEMLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MT (AAB) or MLS (AMT)Experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibilityFour (4) years of high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experienceLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSApplicable ASCP or AABJob SummaryRequisition Number: MEDIC Job Category: Laboratory ScientistSchedule: Full-Time ARUP Laboratories