Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank

Position #: 24000BQ8
Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: Evenings
Status: Part-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rot wknd and Holidays

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

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Free Parking

A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
Takes responsibility for self-development
Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA ’88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) or
Bachelor’s Degree in other field (Required) and
Associate’s Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)

Work Experience

less than 1 year Entry level

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to keep organized
Displays initiative to perform job duties
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

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