Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Job Description:Incumbents in this role provide the highest level of
expertise in their respective area of focus. They are responsible for
understanding and developing new test methodologies and analyzing current
practices to ensure the best clinical practice to the patient populations
served, while maintaining appropriate cost controls. This position has four
main focuses: 1. Data analysis and interpretation, relative to the
hospital clinical practice, 2. Study design and data interpretation relative
to the research done in the department, 3. Acting as a consultant to
discipline-specific personnel, Intermountain physicians, and other
Intermountain committees, and 4. Initiation of approved independent research
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Scope:
As a Medical Lab Scientist you need to know how to:
Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry,
Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood
Bank, and Microbiology when designated. Set up and perform a variety of
technical and complex tests following established procedures. May obtain blood
specimens from patients. May perform bedside testing. May send specimens to
reference laboratories. Conduct verification tests on new products and
instrument/procedure comparison, statistical analysis, and special projects.
Interpret, correlate and report test results. Verify computer-generated
reports. Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities,
errors or instrument failures. Recognize and solve problems or determine
alternative solutions for analysis if needed. Document all deviations from
established procedures for review by Manager or appropriate Supervisor.
Perform any QA and maintenance as required. Perform and document quality
control. Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken.
Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required
documentation. Participate in updating and reviewing of procedures. Assist in
the maintenance of CAP accreditation. Perform preventive maintenance,
troubleshooting, calibration and make minor repairs to instrumentation.
Notify Manager or Supervisor of any major instrument problems, efforts to
correct and if any major repairs are needed.
Assist to performance LIS testing/process validations, printer
maintenance. Evaluate and analyze shift QA reports, LIS report.
Train and orient new employees. Keep assigned work area clean and orderly.
Maintain supply inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree (military training and experience may substitute for
Bachelors Degree)
Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure

Preferred Qualifications:
At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting

Physical Requirements:
Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move
fingers and hands.
See and read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a
computer, telephone, or other equipment.
May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending,
kneeling and reaching.

Location:Lutheran Medical Center

Work City:Wheat Ridge

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$28.15 – $43.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or
on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities