Clinical Lab Scientist - Evening Shift

Synectics Inc.; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a clinical laboratory technologist/technician to follow procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and record-keeping of patient results.

You will maintain proficiency testing records and analyze specimens per SOPs, while ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The role requires meticulous QC/QA, ability to handle multiple computer systems, and strong patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and State licensure as required.
• A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
• The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
• Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• The position will be an evening/night shift. The hours can vary from 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual.
• Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

Skills

Good computer skills

Patient confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Qualified MT/MLT under 42 CFR 493.1433

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking a clinical laboratory technologist/technician to follow procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and record-keeping of patient results.

You will maintain proficiency testing records and analyze specimens per SOPs, while ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The role requires meticulous QC/QA, ability to handle multiple computer systems, and strong patient confidentiality.