OU Health ยท 1 day ago
Clinical Lab Scientist (Levels 1-3) - Micro/Viro (Nights)
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expOU Health is a healthcare organization seeking Clinical Lab Scientists at levels 1-3 for their Pathology Lab. The role involves performing routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and participating in quality improvement activities.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOncology
Responsibilities
Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies
Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards
Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement
Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections
Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral
Assess potential performance problems that may occur during testing, take appropriate action as needed
Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling
Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy
Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols
Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks
Assumes responsibility of own professional development
Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record
Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements
Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor's Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required
0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required for Level 1
3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required for Level 2
5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required for Level 3
Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA required for Level 2
Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA required for Level 3
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations
Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures
Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes
Preferred
Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred for Level 1
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
$3000 or $1000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans
Company
OU Health
OU Health offers dental, dermatology, cancer care, adult, diabetes, geriatrics, pediatrics, and a wide range of health care services.
10001+ employees
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