MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Naval Health Center Oak Harbor, WA - Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Salary Range $39.37 - $41.56 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist test and analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples. Operate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and automated cell counters. Use automated equipment that analyzes multiple samples at the same time. Record data from medical tests and enter results into a patient's medical record. Located at the Laboratory Department for Naval Hospital Clinic (NHC) Oak Harbor, WA.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1630 hours Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break, respectively. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.

Core Duties

Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.

Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.

Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.

Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.

Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.

General Duties

Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position. General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below.

Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.

Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.

Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.

Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.

Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.

Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).

Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.

Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, MHS Genesis, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the clinical direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.

Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: One year of experience
• Degree/Education : Bachelor's degree. Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Experience: One year of experience as specified in the TO.
• Certification: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT as specified in the TO.
• BLS CERTIFICATIONS: shall maintain current certification in one of the following: American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course. Other certifications may be acceptable if specified in the TO. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or Military Training Network emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards. Requirements for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or other certifications, shall be specified in the specific TO. Certification may be available at the MTF on a space available basis; however, the Contractor shall not bill, and the Government shall not pay, for any time HCW's spend in or for certification training. (**Specific certifications are required based on assigned clinic location**