Medical Lab Scientist I
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Greeley
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:
Greeley, Colorado
Department Name:
Gen Lab-North Colorado
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Lab
Primary Location Salary Range:
$31.76 - $47.64 / hour, based on education & experience
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Join our team and do great work on behalf of better health in this
Medical Lab Scientist varied hour per diem position in Greeley,
CO.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for a high level of technical
knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing,
clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This
position serves as a department resource and is responsible for
assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory
accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA '88,
JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt,
and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
Performs all functions according to established policies,
procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as
applicable professional standards.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to
established policies and performance standards with a knowledge
level determined for that testing. Responsible for startup,
calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
Actively participates in problem solving activities within the
department, using advanced level of decision-making skills.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer
systems used in the department. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and
application of theory and clinical relevance testing. Assists in
ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory
requirements. Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in
absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.
2. Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal
patient and/or QC results of testing. Ensures accuracy of test
results. Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that
deviate from defined procedures. Recognizes need and participates
in department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality
assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of
department indicators of productivity and quality.
3. Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing
financial data for the department. Active participation on process
improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve
productivity and improve service.
4. Participates in contributions to additional department/System
projects. Active in training of department employees. Actively
participates on at least one committee or team or is involved in at
least one special project identified with department management.
Exhibits awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional
actions. May assist in new employee orientation, training and
competency. Provides input for competency and annual assessments
for employees in appropriate time frames. Completes training module
for newly hired/transferred personnel. Note: Unless the employee
meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical
consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.
5. Acts as a department resource by participating in providing
educational information to internal and external customers.
Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal and written
communication skills. Attendance and participation at staff
meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a
constructive environment that encourages learning and
development.
6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to
include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory
specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. In doing
so, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and
specimen integrity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2025-02-05
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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