Hourly Medical Lab Scientist or Lab Technician - North Liberty Hospital

Utilizing a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques, perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue and body fluids. These procedures will utilize a variety of procedures, many involving numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Provide technical expertise and information used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on chemical, hematological, microbiological or immunology clinical and research specimens.
• Provide technical direction and oversight on all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue/organs and body fluids.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of laboratory test results. Provide information to health care provider regarding test methodology and interpretation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on interpretation of quality assurance issues.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to staff when investigating and initiating corrective action for quality assurance issues involving patient samples.
• Provide assistance and input on performance evaluation measures for staff.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality control data associated with assigned laboratory testing and initiate corrective action based on statistical results.
• Report and document variances according to regulatory agency guidelines.
• Responsible for the operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Participate in evaluation of equipment and recommend product for acquisition.
• Evaluate reagent comparisons and results, and recommend changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory section (JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB).
• Write and revise laboratory procedures according to NCLLS guidelines.
• Train and instruct new staff members and other health care professional (residents, medical students, etc.) on test techniques, development and test interpretation.
• Provide positive and professional training for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Training Program within the section.
• Provide performance management feedback and may provide input into performance evaluations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

(MLS Requirements) Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution.
• Some (6 months - 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience, is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

(MLT Requirements) Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or:
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or:
• Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.