Medical Lab Scientist
Company: Froedtert South
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
- POSITION PURPOSE
- The Medical Laboratory Scientist is a professional member of
the Laboratory staff who performs laboratory specimen collection;
complex, non-routine procedures; quality control; instrument
maintenance; and who accurately documents as specified, all work
performed under the direction of Laboratory Leadership. The
scientist can recognize and resolve methodology problems using
judgment and sensitivity to contributing factors, and is capable of
directing the work of other staff. -
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Bachelors Degree in: Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory
Science or Biological/Chemical/Physical Science acceptable to
CLIA
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Entry Level
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Current registration as a Medical Technologist or Medical
Laboratory Scientist, issued by the ASCP or equivalent, or
categorical certification by the ASCP or equivalent for a specific
departmental category (i.e. Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.), or the
ability to obtain certification within six months (preferred).
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- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English
language.
- PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Collection of venous/capillary blood specimens following
existing procedures.
- Instruction of patients in the collection of non-blood
specimens.
- Performance of tests in the Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis,
Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunology and Microbiology sections of the
Clinical Laboratories. Testing is to include proficiency testing
samples. All activities to be completed in a timely manner as
defined in the Laboratory policies and procedures and quality
dashboards.
- Proficiency with all procedures on the test list within the
established timeframe.
- Performance and maintenance of all requisite competencies as
required by all applicable regulatory agencies and accrediting
agency standards.
- Analysis of quality control materials for each procedure with
values being recorded appropriately and corrective actions
documented when needed. Results failing Laboratory Quality rules
must have corrective actions documented and controls must be
acceptable before patient testing may resume.
- Any change of lots or reagents must be documented in the
department approved manner for troubleshooting and quality
purposes.
- Maintenance of the instrumentation in the assigned work area
according to maintenance schedules and procedures, with actions
being documented in the appropriate manner.
- Maintenance of the assigned work area, to include disinfection
of the work surface at the end of each shift.
- Transcription of results on worksheets and result entry into
the Laboratory information system according to Laboratory
procedures.
- Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent
practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided
by their department.
- Immediate reporting of critical values as defined by Laboratory
standard operating procedures.
- Participates in student and new employee training as directed
and needed.
- Directs departmental personnel and work when needed. #cb
Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that
has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities
for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services
primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert
Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.
Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South
does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying
physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or
any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment
decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and
business need.
Keywords: Froedtert South, Kenosha , Medical Lab Scientist, Healthcare , Kenosha, Wisconsin
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