CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Company: Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Opportunity
Job ID:43045 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description
General Purpose of Job: Performs established
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Performs established laboratory procedures, maintains and operates
instrumentation and evaluates, interprets
and reports test results while meeting quality assurance
parameters. Provides information and related
services as needed in assigned areas of the laboratory
department.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential
duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to
perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership
has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
1) Performs routine and special clinical laboratory tests in
assigned sections of the clinical laboratory,
utilizing automated and non-automated equipment.
2) Accepts responsibility as Acting Charge Clinical Scientist when
requested.
3) Assesses results with respect to controls, reviews results for
accuracy, and communicates results of
test performed to physicians and other authorized personnel.
4) Communicates problems or matters of a scientific, technical
and/or administrative nature both within
the department and interdepartmentally.
5) Analyzes and evaluates laboratory test results to determine
inconsistent results and takes appropriate
action.
6) Maintains accurate records of tests conducted, results, data and
patients tested including calculation of
results from supplied data, obtained data and statistics for
quality assurance. Assists with
accreditation readiness activities including but not limited to,
competency assessment, QC review,
procedure writing and review, proficiency testing.
7) Maintains equipment in operational condition through making
minor adjustments, performing
scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting major problems utilizing
departmental resources and
manufacturer's telephone trouble lines.
8) Provides instruction in basic theory, laboratory technique,
instrumentation, and application of
laboratory test procedures to medical residents, new scientists or
technicians and students.
9) Performs related duties such as obtaining blood specimens,
processing specimens, and clerical
activities. Assists supervisors in development of technical
procedures and protocols.
10) Maintains clean and efficient work area and replenishes
supplies as necessary.
11) Prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency while meeting
patient and physician needs.
12) Coordinates Point of Care Testing and/or physician office
oversight as needed.
13) Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow
Health System's Customer Service
Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and
Confidentiality of those we
serve.
14) Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider,
organizational confidentiality and
HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA
Privacy and Security
Procedures.
15) Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or
disclosing protected health
information.
16) Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy
Standards.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
* Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right
to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and
procedures. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior
(Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). *
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers,
patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is
inclusive, welcoming and respectful. * Communicates with patients,
families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce,
Duration, Explanation, Thank). * Works in a safe manner and
promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or
related to assigned responsibilities. * Adheres to policies and
procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of
communicable diseases.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory
Science. * Nationally recognized certification or eligible (ASCP)
as a MT(ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or CLS (ASCP). Must be certified within
12 months of hire and recertify if/as required.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
* Demonstrate knowledge of disease processes as related to patient
conditions and pertinent laboratory testing performed. *
Demonstrate ability to perform simultaneous assays, calculations,
interpret test results and generate accurate reports. * A basic
knowledge of accuracy, precision, normal range and correlation with
existing methods including evaluation of clinical specimens for
suitability for testing and presence of interfering substances. *
Possess a thorough understanding of the underlying scientific
principles of laboratory testing.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements:
Shift
Variable
Degree Type / Education Level
Bachelor's
Status
Full-time
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
New Grad
Keywords: Sparrow Health System, East Lansing , CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Healthcare , Lansing, Michigan
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