Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Centralized Receiving & Processing

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Centralized Receiving & Processing area. The role supports evening shifts and requires current MLT/BS with appropriate certifications and experience in centralized lab operations.

Responsibilities include testing, specimen handling, instrument maintenance, data entry, and quality activities in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment. OU Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology or 24 credit hours in MLT/science with chemistry/biology requirements.
• Experience: Level 1 0–3 years; Level 2 3–5 years in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
• Nationally recognized certification through one of ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory testing according to policies.
• Complies with hospital and lab safety policies including PPE.
• Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance activities.
• Receives, sorts, and routes specimens for testing.
• Records patient demographics, specimen data, results in the lab informatics system.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation per protocol.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Laboratory knowledge

Communication

Education

MLT or related degree + science credits

Certification readiness (ASCP/AMT/AABB etc.)

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Centralized Receiving & Processing

Department: Pathology Lab

Job Description:

These positions are available in levels 1 or 2 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications

Ideal candidate will have their certifications as well as direct experience in Centralized Receiving & Processing in clinical laboratory settings.

SHIFT: Evenings

General Description:

Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. May require working with infectious agents.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, take appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor's Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory settingrequired.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor's Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.