Clinical Medical Laboratory Scientist (42540)

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist (CMLS) is responsible for performing general/routine and high complexity testing. This includes assisting in the selection of the test methodology, modification or adaptation of new methods or techniques to improve or expand services specific to the following areas: hematology, immunohematology (blood bank), coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, serology, rapid test methods, and referral specimen processing. Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Performs accurate routine, complex, and unusual tests and studies requiring specialized knowledge and skill in Hematology, Immunohematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Clinical Chemistry, Enzyme/Hormone Studies, Serology, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Microbiology. 
• Provides oversight to assigned section within the Laboratory Department and reviews section for maintenance, quality control, inventory, and submits data for Laboratory Manager’s review.
• Provides input of test methodology that is appropriate for the clinical use of test results.
• Responsible for participation in laboratory’s proficiency program.
• Evaluates the competency of testing personnel per accreditation policy.
• Evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability of specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. 
• Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained. Reports results to appropriate individuals.
• Prepares reagents and maintains stores of general and special products for functional and specialized assays of hematology, immunohematology (blood bank), coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and rapid test methods. 
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports. 
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions.  Performs minor repairs and/or identifies need for external services.
• Provides verbal consults in various aspects of the clinical laboratory.
• Participates in the quality assurance programs that will meet Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) standards.
• Establishes and maintains a working liaison with the Medical Staff regarding the evaluation and processing of specimens and interpretation of results.
• Monitors abnormal laboratory results before they are released to the patient medical record.
• Keeps the Laboratory Manager informed of work-related needs and problems including quality control issues, tes