Medical Lab Scientist - Lead (Blood Bank)

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

 

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Position Summary:Provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures within a section or major division of the clinical laboratory. Perform administrative functions in support of optimal Laboratory function by the implementation of quality directed/cost effective procedures; and to carry out hospital and laboratory policies. Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures.  Position Reports To: Reports to Laboratory Manager.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions:

Monitors the Section's laboratory quality management and process improvement programs.

Ensures all specimens are processed, tested and results verified in a timely manner.

Reviews results for correctness, directing involved technologist/technician in case of errors.

Provides technical guidance to laboratory staff. Resolution of technical problems in accordance with policy and procedure, including overseeing maintenance and troubleshooting of technical equipment.

Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents for the efficient operation of the section.

Reviews QC results for accuracy and acceptability and takes responsibility for follow-up.

Works as a technologist as needed, performing all manual and automated testing in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Development of competency criteria, and competency assessment of technical staff.

Trains and/or directs staff in the use of new procedures and instrumentation.

Develops Section plans and procedures consistent with federal and state laws, and laboratory accrediting and regulatory requirements.

Maintains & delegates proficiency testing among section staff including reviews & corrective action.

Responsible to ensure any identified regulatory or accreditation deficiencies are corrected in a timely and accurate manner.

Develops and/or updates policies & procedures to meet the needs of the Laboratory (CAP, DNV, CLIA etc.)

Assist in selection of new instrumentation and test methodologies, including research and interaction with vendors.

Instrument validation and correlation studies per established protocol.

Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Position Requirements

For employees working on site at any CH location, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science/Health Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or related science from an accredited school, or acceptance into a program within 2 years of hire date.
• Certification in MLS (ASCP), or MT (ASCP), equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.

Desired:

• Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB)ASCP certification

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking –F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:  

• Not Specified

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – Yes
• Hazardous Substances – Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
• Lighting – No
• Noise – No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases – Yes