CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Company: Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Opportunity
Job ID:43407 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description
General Purpose of Job: Performs
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.
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
Required Responsibilities of the Caregiver: * 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.
Work Experience
N/A
Education
Education: * Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical
Laboratory Science. License / Certification: * Nationally
recognized certification or eligible (ASCP) as a MT(ASCP), MLS
(ASCP) or CLS (ASCP), BS(ASCP), C(ASCP), H(ASCP) or BB(ASCP). Must
be certified within 12 months of hire and recertify if/as
required.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Skills & Abilities: * 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
Nights
Degree Type / Education Level
Bachelor's
Status
Full-time
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
New Grad
Keywords: Sparrow Health System, Kentwood , CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Healthcare , Lansing, Michigan
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