Medical Laboratory Scientist - Specimen Processing - PT 20 hours Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm

This is a part-time 20 hours a week position with the hours of Monday - Friday 4pm - 8pm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors in a science related field

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.  
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests. sets up connectivity with the help of technical support.
- Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Demonstrates ability to perform all duties of the technical supervisor
(or designee) as described in LMPROC 4160 Personnel POCT Laboratory Policy Standards.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in a timely manner
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.

Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability. 
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.

Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.  
- Accurately trains and competency checks nurses, OR staff, physicians, respiratory techs and other staff requiring the need to perform Point of Care Testing.
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors’ students and employees.

Customer Service  

- Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.

 Computer Skills    
- Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.

Other duties as assigned