Medical Lab Scientist-Lead

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical testing and specialized tasks in a dynamic and accredited laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory settings and meet the certification requirements to contribute effectively to patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Medical Laboratory Scientist certification within one year of hire.
• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical testing to aid in diagnosis, estimating patient status.
• Specializes in a specific laboratory section.

Skills

Analytical/Problem Solving Skills

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Quality Assurance Fundamentals

Compliance Monitoring

Customer Service

Training and Education

Education

Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (ASCP, AMT)

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Performs clinical testing in assigned areas of the laboratory to aid in the diagnosis of disease, estimation of patient status, and determination of life style and genetic effects on health. Specializes and/or assumes responsibility for a specific section of the laboratory.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates must be actively following or have completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist approved route to meet eligibility criteria for certification. ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required within one (1) year of hire.

  • Two (2) years Medical Laboratory Scientist and/or Medical Laboratory Technician experience required.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Analytical/Problem Solving Skills – Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
  • Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
  • Quality Assurance Fundamentals – Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
  • Compliance Monitoring – Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
  • Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Training and Education – Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    REACH - Upward

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    SIT

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    None specified