Job Description

Under the guidance of the Supervisor and leadership team, conducts a wide range of laboratory tests to gather essential data for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases in a medical center.

Departmental Support:

• Conducts, directs, or assists in special projects, evaluations, or research initiatives.
• Participates in scheduled cross-training rotations while demonstrating ongoing competency across various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.
• Engages in the establishment of job requirements and goals and perform all duties at an expected level of competency.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates the necessary skills to independently conduct a variety of laboratory tests, showing proficiency in each area.
• Efficiently operates laboratory instruments while performing checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to established written guidelines.
• Contributes to Quality Control procedures by accurately performing and reporting results, as well as identifying any discrepancies in Quality Control.
• Facilitates the preparation of samples for analysis and ensures proper storage and preservation of specimens.
• Assists in preparing reagents and monitors supply inventories, managing stock supplies as needed.
• Performs registration and sample collection as required by the location.
• Engages in routine procedures relevant to the discipline, including data collection and analysis that may impact patient care decisions.
• Collaborates on the development of new procedures and the enhancement of existing ones.
• After achieving proficiency in both basic and some advanced skills, provides training to bench personnel and students in laboratory procedures.
• May serve as a subject matter expert for the laboratory information system as needed and train staff where applicable.

Professional Development:

• Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars.
• Participates in all mandatory training sessions at The Christ Hospital. Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in work and department.
• May also participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and related activities.

Customer Service:

• Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other important stakeholders.
• Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Strives to identify, understand, and accommodate customer needs and expectations.
• Shares relevant information with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Quality and Accountability:

• Executes tasks with accuracy and care, striving for a consistently low error rate.
• Remains attentive to the needs of the section and actively contributes skills and expertise to address those needs.
• Takes ownership of actions and ensures that tasks are followed through to completion.
• Complies with relevant policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards, documenting compliance as necessary.
• Upholds the standards and code of ethics set forth by The Christ Hospital.
• Maintains an organized work environment that promotes safety, accessibility, and efficiency for team members, patients, and families alike.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or

Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or

Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2); or

Successful completion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).

Preferred

Completion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of laboratory operations; familiarity with laboratory departments, functions, and processes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; PC word processing, and spreadsheet skills.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.