Medical Lab Scientist
Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: Clinton
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview SCOPE: Moderate and High Complexity Laboratory Testing
Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis,
instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including
moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and
follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as
needed. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. May act as
primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. Acts as a
resource for laboratory science information. May oversee daily
laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Supports and
adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code
of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities -Assists with
performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from
patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes
appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited
coverage tests. -Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e.
bone marrows in the room). -Follows the laboratory's procedures for
specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and
maintaining records of patient results. -Performs specimen analysis
of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. -Maintains
and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and
monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. -Adheres to the
laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC
activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument
maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls,
calibrators, and reagents. -Participates in proficiency testing by
performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a
year. -Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs
complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears. -Performs
microscopic examination of urinary sediment. -Records results on
appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file
maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing. -Follows the
laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the
laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or
notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when
test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance
specifications. -Maintains proper documentation as described by the
quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report
logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate
follow-up. -Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures
that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
Restocks the laboratory area as needed. -Sends specimens to
reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
-Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference
laboratory specimens. -Processes in-house and in-coming results for
charting. -Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
-Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank
policy. -Trains employees in laboratory procedures. -May act as
primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
-Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as
needed. -Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
-May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of
supervisor. -Complies with quality assurance standards. -Adheres to
all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards. -Properly
disposes of hazardous materials. -Maintains a clean working
environment. -Maintains confidentially of all information related
to patients and medical staff. -Performs CLIA classified Moderate
and High complexity testing with minimal supervision Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory
Science, or related health care field. Current state license if
required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred. Position
is entry level and requires no experience. Licensure and
certification requirements depend on the state. Except for
grandfathered situations, bachelor's degree in Medical Technology
required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical
demands of this job typically require full range of body motion
including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in
operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal
range. Requires legible handwriting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires
significant interaction with management, staff and external
auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or
automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.Bachelor's
degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or
related health care field. Current state license if required. AMT,
ASCP or equivalent certification preferred. Position is entry level
and requires no experience. Licensure and certification
requirements depend on the state. Except for grandfathered
situations, bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical
demands of this job typically require full range of body motion
including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in
operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal
range. Requires legible handwriting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires
significant interaction with management, staff and external
auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or
automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.-Assists with
performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from
patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes
appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited
coverage tests. -Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e.
bone marrows in the room). -Follows the laboratory's procedures for
specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and
maintaining records of patient results. -Performs specimen analysis
of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. -Maintains
and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and
monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. -Adheres to the
laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC
activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument
maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls,
calibrators, and reagents. -Participates in proficiency testing by
performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a
year. -Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs
complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears. -Performs
microscopic examination of urinary sediment. -Records results on
appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file
maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing. -Follows the
laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the
laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or
notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when
test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance
specifications. -Maintains proper documentation as described by the
quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report
logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate
follow-up. -Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures
that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
Restocks the laboratory area as needed. -Sends specimens to
reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
-Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference
laboratory specimens. -Processes in-house and in-coming results for
charting. -Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
-Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank
policy. -Trains employees in laboratory procedures. -May act as
primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
-Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as
needed. -Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
-May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of
supervisor. -Complies with quality assurance standards. -Adheres to
all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards. -Properly
disposes of hazardous materials. -Maintains a clean working
environment. -Maintains confidentially of all information related
to patients and medical staff. -Performs CLIA classified Moderate
and High complexity testing with minimal supervision
Keywords: US Oncology, Inc., Washington DC , Medical Lab Scientist, Healthcare , Clinton, DC
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