Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician in Southwestern Oklahoma

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a Lab Supervisor, performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. 

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Proficient and competent at venipuncture and arterial puncture.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and respond appropriately to routine tests, timed tests, ER tests, and STAT tests to maintain controlled workflow and quality patient care.
• Has written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical materials and communicate with medical professionals.
• Practices clinical lab science in the following specialties; i.e. responsible for examination of materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of such examinations:
• Chemistry & Special Chemistry 
• Hematology 
• Urinalysis
• Coagulation
• Blood bank
• Performs appropriate instrument checks, and maintenance as required.
• Properly operates any lab instrument and able to perform any required procedure. Must be able to use independent judgement and knowledge to perform related tasks.
• Must possess sufficient academic, technical, clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects assigned by supervisor or Chief Administrative Officer.
• Maintains all records necessary in all departments.
• Able to perform well in all areas of lab during Health Information System downtime scenarios.
• At all times, takes care not to compromise patient care with excessive rejections, recollections, or delays.
• Utilizes judgment in including appropriate disclaimer statements in the report indicating the potential compromised nature of the result and reason.
• Practices and supports safety in the workplace.
• Consults with appropriate personnel and reports to/documents when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing.
• Correlates test results with diagnosis, and questions incompatible results.
• Demonstrates ability to perform testing according to the established policies and procedures.
• Performs duties in an independent manner and helps others with little or no direct supervision.

Requirements:

• AS/BS degree 
• ASCP or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• One year of experience preferred.

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