Medical Laboratory Scientist

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; Sur place; USD 61 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a qualified clinical laboratory specialist to perform and interpret highly complex tests across pathology sections. The role requires professional knowledge to read abnormal results and ensure quality control.

Responsibilities include calibration, QC review, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other technologists. The position supports patient care and adheres to HIPAA, safety, and QA guidelines while contributing to ongoing education and training for staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a lab science or closely related field.
• CLIA standards-compatible education/experience acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Receives specimens, confirms patient identification, validates orders and labels to prevent contamination.
• Performs and interprets highly complex clinical tests using methods such as EIA, IFA, immunoassays, and electrophoresis.
• Monitors QC, calibrates equipment, and maintains instruments; troubleshoots issues with the help of specialists.
• Records and reports results to the ordering physician or health department per procedure.
• Contributes to quality assurance programs and participates in training of staff and students.

Formation

B.S. in Lab Science

Description du poste

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Specialist, Manager, or Director performs various complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more of the laboratory sections of the Pathology Department. The work performed requires a professional level of knowledge in order to read and interpret test results, especially those that are abnormal or atypical. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the calibration of equipment, performance and interpretation of highly complex testing and the corresponding Quality Control results, and the troubleshooting of equipment as needed. All specific functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives specimens, confirms patient's identification, validates the appropriateness of physician's orders and labels, exercising care to avoid contamination of specimen.
• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; confirming expiration dates.
• Datesnitials reagents and QC materials appropriately once opened.
• Follows established departmental procedures, performs complex clinical tests using a variety of methodologies including EIA, IFA, Chemiluminesence, RIA, Electrophoresis, Immunoassay and Colorimetry.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
• Interprets clinical significance of test results.
• Collaborates with other technologists to confirm unusual test results or test procedure variation.
• May review same with Specialist, Manager or Director.
• Records and reports test results to ordering physician or DOH, as procedurally required.
• Assists in the instruction of students and residents, as required, and in the orientation and training of new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values and uses results to identify potential problems.
• Performs new tests and procedures during developmental stages and makes recommendations for modification and establishment of new tests and procedures.
• Monitors, sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs involving the manufacturer's Hot Line as needed.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches, etc.
• Helps to maintain inventory control in the lab, to include stocking of supplies to maintain laboratory readiness.
• Participates in quality Assurance and Improvement programs, as needed Maintains RI State CLS License, requiring a minimum of 15 hours/year in continuing education, and current knowledge of clinical laboratory theories and technologies.
• Complies with all QA, Safety, Infection Control, and HIPAA guidelines in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

CREDENTIALS

• National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
• OR Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS OR Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel.
• The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately.
• The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
• The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
• Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
• Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 1pm-9pm, rotating weekends

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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