Laboratory Scientist Lovelace Regional Hospital, (1817)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8PM-6AM. May require other shifts as needed holidays and rotated on-call.

Location: Lovelace Regional 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:

1. Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility.

2. Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor pathologist or principal investigator as appropriate.

3. Operates laboratory equipment interfaces and instruments performs and documents basic maintenance procedures.

4. 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.

5. Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines.

6. Actively participates in regulatory inspections.

7. Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed.

8. Assists with training of new staff and/or students.

9. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients.

10. Depending on the site or department may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to;

a) training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing.

b) Troubleshoot the performance of waived testing including IT connectivity issues.

c) Review the quality performance of waived testing.

d) Participate in the implementation including validation if necessary of waived testing.

11. Depending on the site or department may collect specimens such as blood urine sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications:

Selected 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:
Bachelors degree in biological or chemical science from an accredited institution. Note- Candidate may qualify with a Bachelors degree in physical sciences through December 31 2024 or
Associates degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or
Have 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 or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either:
(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or
(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -
(i) Six semester hours of chemistry.
(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and
(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or
Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992

No experience required.

Laboratory Scientist II:

Must meet one of the following:

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution. No experience required or

Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience Note: bachelors degree in physical science acceptable if completed prior to December 31 2024 or

Associates degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience or Two years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have 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 or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either -

(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or

(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -

(i) Six semester hours of chemistry.

(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and

(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or

Two years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992 or

Successful completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course AND bachelors degree in biology or chemistry AND one year of direct clinical laboratory testing experience.

Laboratory Scientist III:

Must meet one of the following:

Two years of Laboratory Scientist II at TriCore or

Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience Note bachelors degree in physical science is acceptable if completed prior to December 31 2024 or

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution AND two years direct clinical laboratory experience or

Successful completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course AND bachelors degree in biology or chemistry AND three years of direct clinical laboratory testing experience or

Associates degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience or

Four years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have 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 or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum include either -

(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or

(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -

(i) Six semester hours of chemistry.

(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and

(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination or

Four years direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28 1992

Laboratory Scientist IV:

Must meet one of the following:

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited Institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience or

Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years direct clinical laboratory experience.

PREFERENCES*: ASCP or AMT certification as a BB C CG H M MB MLT MLS SBB SC SCYM SH SM or SMB or ADLM Certification in POCT or ACHI certification as CHACHT or CHS or NRCC Certification as a Toxicological Chemist or Toxicological Technologist

*Certification required for LS IV placement

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a TB test conducted.

IN DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT: Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella rubeola and varicella immunization.

TriCore is New Mexicos largest laboratory employing more than 1400 individuals who serve in a broad range of positions. We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our communities and also our employees. We foster a culture of integrity are dedicated to excellence and are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to have an impact in patient care the core of our strategy. We offer excellent benefits including medical dental vision and life insurances 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching PTO and paid holidays as well as opportunities for continuous learning education assistance wellness programs career advancement and the ability to share in our genuine commitment to the health of our communities. We offer a variety of shifts at multiple locations.

Required Experience:

IC