Laboratory - MT

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Under minimal supervision, applies advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services independently and competently in a hospital-based laboratory. Shift work and night and weekend call are required to provide 24-hour laboratory coverage. Performs all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing. Works with patients of all ages. The work typically involves full responsibility for all technical aspects of the laboratory and includes a wide variety of duties involving diverse and complex technical problems and considerations. Assignments may involve practical, economic, or operating problems, or requests for modified procedures, test alternatives, or special studies to meet specific clinical situations. Decisions directly or indirectly affect the quality of patient care and can be critical. Writes procedures for the department using the CLSI format. Coordinates procedure manual review, updates, and distribution. Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed in the department, ensuring that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained throughout the testing process. Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications. Ensures proper training is given to new employees during the orientation period and that regular training is provided to all technologists when there are changes. Assists the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency of testing personnel. Assists with Process Improvement activities associated with their departments. Understands and assists with implementing standards and regulations in the department. Coordinates inventory levels to maintain proper supply levels. Performs all levels of testing and laboratory services. Evaluates, judges, and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and collaborates with MLTs and LSTs to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease safety. Performs patient specimen testing and ensures sample suitability. Provides limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and refers advanced clinical questions to the Laboratory Medical Director. Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments. Reviews data charts and submits information to the Laboratory Manager. Works to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures. Prepares the laboratory for inspection from regulatory institutions. Reviews the work of MLTs and LSTs to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, staff, and laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures adequate inventory levels are maintained. Performs other duties as assigned or required.