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Medical Lab Scientist Senior at Renown Health

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time
Location: Reno, Nevada





Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will provide the technical supervision of the Laboratory in the absence of onsite Laboratory Leadership or Technical Specialist . The support provided by this position is that of general supervisor as defined by Medicare under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (42CFR493.1461 & 1463). In addition, performs duties and responsibilities set forth under Medical Lab Scientist job description.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to an inpatient and outpatient population of all ages.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality and timely laboratory tests for inpatients and outpatients. Test results must be clearly reported to nursing and/or medical staff through direct communication or result entry by computer. Communicating delays in patients care and assisting with technical questions for clinical lab assistants, physicians and nurses is expected.

The incumbent must consider the age of the patient when performing testing and releasing results. Must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special procedures. Behavior promoting positive customer service is expected at all times.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and hospital setting. Comprehensive knowledge must be maintained for all procedures that are required to be performed. Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.

Career ladder opportunity with leadership collaborative goals being defined and managed through mentorship, guidance, interaction and evaluation by formal leader.

This position does provide patient care. This position may require driving to other Renown patient testing centers as assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Clinical Laboratory Technologist State of Nevada based on licensure criteria.

Experience:

Three years of experience as a nationally certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) preferred.

License(s):

A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is preferred and the ability to obtain a State of Nevada General Supervisor license within 7 months is required. Failure to receive General Supervisor licensure will result in demotion to Medical Lab Scientist.

Certification(s):

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) preferred

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

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