Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Myblackgoldcasino; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, OK is seeking a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory Team. Working 6:00PM-5:00AM, you will provide moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.

You will perform and document calibrations, quality control, and specimen processing, while ensuring patient safety and timely reporting of critical values in a hospital setting. Collaboration with staff and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science in a relevant field (essential).
• Associate's degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology (essential).
• Bachelor’s degree may be preferred (nonessential).
• Pass general background check (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assesses test results and reliability of testing procedures.
• Follows specimen handling, testing, reporting procedures, and records.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments.
• Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results.
• Maintains quality control and documents all QA activities.

Skills

Ability to work under stress

Follow written and oral instructions

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree in medical laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

Tools

Medical laboratory instruments

Quality control procedures

Job description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist Ito join our Laboratory Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working6:00PM-5:00AM - Mo Tu We Th / Th Fr Sa Su.

Summary:

Provides clinical laboratory services consisting of moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses test results and reliability of testing procedures and identify instrument malfunctions, reagent failures, specimen interference, etc., that may affect test results
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analyses and reports and maintains records of test results
• Provides patients with instructions regarding specimen collection, diet instructions, etc.
• Performs laboratory testing for specimen processing and test performance
• Performs and documents instrument and procedure calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assesses specimens for acceptability for testing and accession into laboratory workflow
• Assists internal customers in ensuring appropriate tests are ordered with proper specimen requirements
• Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
• Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
• Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
• Notifies the Senior Technologist and/or instrument service personnel for any unscheduled maintenance needs
• Takes and documents corrective action or immediately notify the Senior/Clinic Technologist or Laboratory Manager
• Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
• Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
• Maintains, restocks, and orders inventory and supplies under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior/Clinic Technologist
• Assists the Senior Technologist in each section as directed
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Must be detail-oriented
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge to perform/monitor the full range of laboratory testing
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, techniques, and instruments
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products
• Knowledge in external proficiency testing programs; and evaluate result of quality control procedures and implement corrective actions when indicated
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Experience:

Nonessential:

• 1 year directly related experience

Education:

Essential:

• Associates of Science

Nonessential:

• Bachelors of Science

Essential:

• Associate's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.

Nonessential:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or medical laboratory technician from an accredited institution preferred. Qualifying education must be within previous five years.

Credentials:

Essential:

• Pass general background check

Nonessential:

• American Medical Technologist
• American Society of Clinical Pathology
• High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.
• High complexity lab (CNMC): CLS I must be certified upon employment or within the one-year probationary period in order to retain position. Moderate complexity lab (Satellite clinics): Uncertified CLS I may retain position based upon education.

Working Conditions:

Essential:

• Works in a hospital or clinic environment
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• Sitting up to 25% of shift
• Standing up to 100% of shift
• Walking up to 75% of shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork