Albany Medical Laboratory Scientist

Details

• Albany Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Lab - Albany
• Full Time Status
• Day Shift
• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Pay: $28.67 - $43.01 / hour

Summary

• This position performs testing in gen lab, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis. Monitor the work of Laboratory Technicians, enter test results into the laboratory computer, perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, answer the telephones, collect blood specimens and keep work area cleaned and stocked. Delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, caregivers of other departments, and each other.
• This position works under the supervision of the Lab Manager and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties

• Perform laboratory tests, quality control testing.
• Adheres to laboratory standard operating procedures and policies.
• Perform laboratory computer operations to request laboratory tests; access patient results and enter patient results. Process patient workload accurately and efficiently. Sends specimens to reference lab as needed for testing.
• Perform instrument trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Complete competency testing as given by Laboratory Management.
• Utilizes critical thinking to recognize and resolve problems, documents corrective actions and communicates with team.
• Answers telephones and tube system, directs calls, test requests, gives phone reports, fax reports as needed and provides excellent customer service. Communicates effectively with providers and caregivers while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality.
• phlebotomy; collecting blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture and transporting them to the lab.
• Inventory and order supplies, stock and maintain work areas, including keeping areas clean and organized.
• Participates in inter- and intra-departmental meetings and continuing educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a Four-year college science degree (i.e. chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medical laboratory science) and having the required science classes as required by CLIA to perform high complexity testing is required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support and CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute Non-violent CPI Certification are required within 90 days of hire.
• 12-week inhouse orientation and training period is required.