Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Digital

Job Family: Medical Technologist (Digital)

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with Super User or Administrative experience working with a clinical hospital laboratory information system (LIS) to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). This is a full-time opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures.
• Work with reference laboratory interfaces related to the LIS, including: • Monitoring reference laboratory interfaces as appropriate. • Troubleshooting communication problems. • Building, validating, and testing all new test requests and any modifications to interfaces to ensure the interface integrity. • Assisting with validation of all new interface projects (e.g. Mayo Access). • Scheduling Master Test Guide (website) changes. • Coordinating lab test changes with Chief Techs, Senior Staff, and LAN Administrator to update the DLM website. • Interacting with all LIS and Clinical Research Information System (CRIS) users and members of other Clinical Center (CC) departments, including: • Identifying computer problems and communicating them to IT personnel when necessary. • Identifying and resolving problems with LIS access through Citrix. • Assisting in incorporating LIS competency into DLM Staff operations. • Communicating with the LIS vendor to enter tasks as directed. • Sharing call activities, as appropriate, to ensure the continuous operation of LIS.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of CRIS upgrades/updates, including: • Collecting and validating CRIS requests from each DLM Service. • Compiling CRIS change requests and submitting to DCRI. • Coordinating the testing of CRIS changes in all available LIS environments.
• Modify and maintain Laboratory Information System Software as assigned by the Laboratory Information Manager.
• Create new tests and modify existing tests as required.
• Test and implement system modifications and enhancements.
• Assist with organization and validation of mapping structure for all tests in LIS.
• Troubleshoot any identified LIS issues, as assigned.
• Perform security changes for employees.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of software upgrades.
• Assist with completing ongoing validations required by regulations.
• Interpret results and relate them to the clinical history of the patient.
• Play a critical role in performing and adhering to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Improvement (QC/QA/QI) policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines, as well as State and Accreditation Agency requirements.
• Adhere to safety procedures to minimize the potential of hazardous spills or unnecessary contamination of the lab environment.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct the problem or notify senior staff; document all corrective actions taken.
• Organize daily work based on priorities and needs of the laboratory and patients.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate and/or develop new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
• Comply with all hospital and laboratory mandatory trainings and competency assessments.

Requirements:

• Master's degree required OR Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of specialized clinical laboratory experience.
• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Minimum of four (4) years full-time experience working in a clinical hospital laboratory.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience working with a clinical hospital laboratory information system at a Super User or Administrator level.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience/knowledge as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist is preferred.
• SCC SOFT laboratory information system (LIS) experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift 10-30 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Salary Range: $85,000.00-$141,000.00

What We Offer:

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
• Benefits include: • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities • Employee Referral Program • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach • Care.com annual membership • Employee Assistance Program • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

About Guidehouse:

• Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
• Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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