When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Team Leader processes specimens, routes specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis, differentiates approximately 1000 tests currently on file, and is familiar with the patient and specimen requirements for these tests. He/she responds to telephone inquires from laboratory personnel, physicians, or other interested parties and resolves a variety of routine problems. The specimen processor accepts specimens delivered by patients and verifies proper collection and identification. Performs computer data entry by ordering or resulting tests, reviewing patient information, and receiving specimens. Performs some clinical assays (urinalysis and blood gases) and the associated supporting work for use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Special assignments may include training of new employees. Coverage includes rotating weekends and holidays. Phlebotomy is required.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but are not limited to:
Test Performance
- Verify sample identification, acceptability of sample, and appropriateness of order according to written procedures.
- Handle each specimen according to written procedure and perform follow-up procedures on rejected samples according to protocol.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize work by completing assignments according to written procedures without excessive waste within established turnaround times.
- Recognize and evaluate unusual or unreasonable results. Consult with manager or appropriate personnel about abnormal findings, unusual combinations or difficult analyses.
- Record laboratory results (observations/interpretations/calculations) on worksheets, verify results are entered into the laboratory computer system correctly, and report STAT and critical values according to protocol.
- Perform and document required QC/QA procedures according to established protocols. Interpret results to determine existing or potential out of control situations. Notify manager and/or QC coordinator.
- Perform surveys by testing, recording, and reporting results accurately.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and required documentation on instruments and equipment. Notify manager and/or PM coordinator of unresolved problems.
- Assist as appropriate in teaching laboratory techniques to new colleagues and students.
Fiscal Management
- Contribute to department goal of optimization of resources and revenue enhancement.
- Maintain appropriate inventory.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in science
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Not required but certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry or by American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Medical Laboratory personnel preferred. Once certified, promoted to Medical Lab Scientist 2.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
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Analytic ability to perform moderately complex tests, interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate & troubleshoot instruments used.
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Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems and to effect corrective action procedures and modifications.
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Manual dexterity and acuity necessary to prepare specimens, screen specimens, prepare solutions, and operate instrumentation and a computer.
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Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, utilize good judgment, work accurately under pressure and handle stress to met deadlines.
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Interpersonal verbal and written English language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians and other colleagues.
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Work requires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.
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Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Experience: Preferred but not required.
Pay Range:
$36.00 – $48.45
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
