Laboratory Scientist Anatomic Pathology-Non-Credentialed

Overview

Laboratory Scientist Anatomic Pathology-Non-Credentialed

Full Time; FTE 0.8

9 : 00am-5 : 30pm

Rock Island, IL

The Laboratory Scientist is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Anatomic Pathology Department- mainly within the Cytology area.

As a Bachelor degreed professional, the Laboratory Scientist is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management Team.

Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

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Responsibilities

Specimen Management

• Receives, reviews, accessions and prepares samples for analysis and cytological exam
• Follows QA guidelines for specimen handling, identification and processing
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots COBAS analyzer, including training staff on analyzer use, proficiency testing and inspection readiness.
• Maintains and orders supplies / reagents for analyzers and related testing equipment

Departmental Support

• Assists MT / MLS / MLT with lab procedures / tests / training
• Documents routine instrument maintenance
• Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues
• Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department
• Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, JCAHO, CLIA).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education :

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

Experience :

College or post-graduate laboratory experience

Hospital or Reference Laboratory experience

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly
• Medical Terminology
• Basic laboratory skills
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Decision making skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of Quality Control standards
• Working knowledge of Statistics

Other :

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest : Laboratory;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.8;
• Department : Cytology / Histology- RI;
• Shift : 1st shift, 0900-1730 M-F, start times may vary depending on patient needs.;
• Job ID : 150115;
11 days ago