Per Diem Medical Lab Scientist - Evenings/Weekends

The hours for this position are flexible. When working on weekends only, candidates will have to cover the entire shift,  and the hours will be from 1:00 pm  to 11:00 pm (9 1/2 hours). When the candidates works during the week the hours will be 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. More will be discussed during the interview but please ensure you can commit to these hours before applying 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Technical skills   
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Properly acquires specimen data into the computer system(s).
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
- Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.

Enhances productivity and laboratory 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.
- Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors’ students and employees.

Other duties as assigned.