MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST, SENIOR
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Occ SummaryCoordinate, perform, and may supervise a variety of
routine and complex technical tasks associated with the performance
of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and
treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory
and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and
responsibilities related to the specialization. Tasks are performed
according to written procedures and policies with careful
monitoring of quality control and quality assurance practices.
-Work Performed -Coordinate, perform, and may supervise a variety
of routine and complex tests in clinical laboratories using
standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in the
laboratory to include specimen handling, using manual and automatic
equipment to test specimens, and perform and report analytical
tests. Operate complex or computerized instrumentation. Calibrate,
maintain, align, and troubleshoot/repair instrumentation according
to standard operating procedures and knowledge and experience.
Coordinate the processing of patient samples or perform processing
as needed based on staffing levels using appropriate identification
techniques and written procedures to ensure quality material for
testing. Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting,
interpretation and consultation, verification of specimen quality
and test results. Communicate problems/issues to responsible
individuals. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment. May
coordinate and perform validation testing related to the
development of new medical laboratory tests and techniques. Review
and prepare documents and cases for lab inspections. Coordinate
participation for lab inspections and work with inspectors. Bring
any non-compliance issues to the attention of upper-level staff.
Perform proficiency testing as directed to maintain compliance with
regulatory agencies. Monitor quality control and quality assurance
procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external
regulations. Maintain quality control programs. Recognize, respond
to, and report issues as needed. Assure remedial action is taken
and documented whenever test systems deviate from established
performance specifications. Ensure that patient results are not
reported until corrective action has been taken and the test system
is functioning properly . Review written procedures and policies
for accuracy and submit changes to manager or designee. Collaborate
with management team to initiate projects and develop action plans
to improve unit performance through a Process Improvement
(PI)project. Understand, comply, and perform all necessary safety
procedures. Maintain compliance with safety training. Report all
safety incidents within 24 hours. Attend all laboratory meetings,
safety and compliance training as required. Comply with competency
testing for the laboratory staff. Train new staff. Serve as a
resource person/role model, as per guidelines determined by
laboratory management. Comply with laboratory training programs.
Provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns,
residents, staff, and other employees. Plan and schedule work for
the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate
staffing, and resources for subsequent performance of duties. May
monitor workflow, assessment of staffing levels and reassignment as
needed. Follow up to ensure work is completed. Perform other
related duties incidental to the work described herein. Use
behaviors that support achievement of balanced scorecard targets
and support DUHS (Duke University Health System) values.
Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers
to ensure effective workflow. -Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Ability to make independent deci sions on matters of significance,
free from immediate direction, within the scope of their
responsibilities. -Level Characteristics -Promotion to this level
is dependent upon successful completion of leadership activities
within the Clinical Ladder. Requires annual maintenance. Within the
clinical laboratories we embrace Duke's purpose, placing the
patient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demons
trating behaviors that focus on delivering patient and family
centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work
culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and
hold each other a ccountable in the spirit of mutual respect and
belonging. -Minimum Qualifications - -EducationBachelors of
Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological or
Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology. Generalist
certification required for General labs. Generalist/Specialty
certification required for specialty labs. Minimum educational or
experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at
the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendment) director as long as minimal CLIA requirements are met by
the employee for the tasks being performed. -Experience -Five years
experience (including one year at Duke) with generalist/specialty
certification. -Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
-Generalist/Specialty Certification by a nationally recognized
board/agency (required). Certification will vary depending on
laboratory. Advanced degree (MS or higher) accepted in lieu of
certification. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Durham , MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST, SENIOR, Other , Durham, North Carolina
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