Medical Lab Scientist I

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist for a full-time night position in Fallon, NV. The role requires high-level technical knowledge applied to department testing and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities spanning specimen processing and quality control.

The successful candidate will participate in training, committee work, and preceptor activities, while ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to CLIA, CAP, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology (or related chemical/biological science) with certification.
• Certification (MLS or categorical) or a completion/attestation letter from an accredited MLS program.
• Nevada or California certification must be maintained.
• Foreign-educated candidates must submit credential evaluation from a recognized agency (IERF or equivalent).
• For certain specialties, bachelor’s degree plus 1 year in that discipline may be required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing accurately and timely per policies and performance standards.
• Recognizes, validates, and monitors abnormal patient or QC results; ensures result accuracy.
• Monitors and controls inventory; contributes to departmental financial data and cost improvements.
• Participates in department/system projects; assists with training and competency; may lead in absence of on-site leadership.
• Provides educational information to internal and external customers; participates in staff meetings and coaching.
• May process and/or prepare patient samples including collection, processing, and specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

MLS/categorical certification

Job description

Primary City/State

Fallon, Nevada

Department Name

Gen Lab-Churchill

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Lab

Position Overview

Seeking Medical / Clinical Lab Scientist for fulltime nights position in Fallon, NV. Make a positive impact in your local community in this amazing role.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Core Functions

• Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing. Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation. Actively participates in problem solving activities within the department, using advanced level of decision-making skills. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems used in the department. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and clinical relevance testing. Assists in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.
• Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing. Ensures accuracy of test results. Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures. Recognizes need and participates in department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of department indicators of productivity and quality.
• Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department. Active participation on process improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and improve service.
• Participates in contributions to additional department/System projects. Active in training of department employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team or is involved in at least one special project identified with department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional actions. May assist in new employee orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel. Note: Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.
• Acts as a department resource by participating in providing educational information to internal and external customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal and written communication skills. Attendance and participation at staff meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and development.
• May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility), AND EITHER
    • Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.
• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience

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