Laboratory Scientist - Rust Hospital, (1807)

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Scientist for the Rust Hospital location. This hourly position will perform waived, moderate, or high complexity laboratory tests to support diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes equipment maintenance, QA data collection, and collaboration with supervisors on QC issues. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences or an equivalent Associate’s degree in laboratory science, with CLIA experience and strong

Qualifications

• CLIA-regulated laboratory testing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences or related field.
• Associate degree in laboratory science or MLS with eligible qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs laboratory equipment as needed.
• Performs quality control testing and documents results; supports QA activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences

Associate’s degree in laboratory science

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Laboratory Scientist - Rust Hospital, (1807)

Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 1300-2230 with on-call, rotating holidays, and other shifts as needed.

Location: Rust Hospital

Salary/Hourly: Hourly Position

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing. May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing. Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as “Testing Personnel” for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
• 2. Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor, pathologist, or principal investigator as appropriate.
• 3. Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures.
• 4. Performs routine logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed.
• 5. Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines.
• 6. Actively participates in regulatory inspections.
• 7. Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed.
• 8. Assists with training of new staff and/or students.
• 9. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients.
• 10. Depending on the site or department, may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to;
  • a) training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing.
  • b) Troubleshoot the performance of waived testing, including IT connectivity issues.
  • c) Review the quality performance of waived testing.
  • d) Participate in the implementation, including validation, if necessary, of waived testing.
• 11. Depending on the site or department, may collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications:

Selected candidates for the TriCore Laboratory Scientist position will be placed into LS I, LS II, LS III, or LS IV based on education and experience as follows:

Laboratory Scientist I:

Must meet one of the following per CLIA regulations:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, or chemical science from an accredited institution. Note- Candidate may qualify with a Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences through December 31, 2024, or
• Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
• Have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes - At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either: (1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or (2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -