Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Centralized Receiving & Processing

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Medicine is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for Centralized Receiving & Processing. The role involves performing routine diagnostic tests in a clinical lab, working evenings, and ensuring accuracy in specimen handling and reporting in the OUH informatics system.

The ideal candidate holds an MLT or science degree with required coursework and has 0–3 years (Level 1) or 3–5 years (Level 2) of relevant lab experience, plus national certification if possible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a science degree with the required coursework (24 semester hours MLT or 24 hours science with chemistry/biology hours).
• Experience: Level 1 requires 0–3 years; Level 2 requires 3–5 years in a clinical laboratory.
• Nationally recognized certification preferred (ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, NILA).
• Ideal candidate has Centralized Receiving & Processing experience in clinical labs.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and nonwaived lab patient testing promptly per policies.
• Comply with hospital and lab safety policies and PPE usage.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance activities.
• Record patient demographics, specimen data, and test results in the lab system.
• Receive, sort, and route specimens to appropriate lab sections.
• Maintain instrument maintenance and QC logs.
• Perform proficiency testing and inventory management.
• Demonstrate initiative and professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Discretion

Multitasking

Policy understanding

Professional communication

Initiative

Education

MLT or science degree with required coursework

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

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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 setting required.

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, an