Medical Laboratory Scientist II

JOB SUMMARY
Performs clinical laboratory testing in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and in accordance with state, federal
and other regulatory requirements. Performs maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance following
manufacturer’s recommendations and departmental policies and procedures. Prioritizes workload and demonstrates
flexibility to meet customer and departmental needs. Actively participates in process improvement to enhance turnaround
times and quality of test results. Utilizes informed decision making and troubleshooting skills in daily work.
Effectively communicates and demonstrates good customer service throughout the health system to include nursing
staff, physicians, patients, co-workers, and other SJH customers and employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Department Direction
Demonstrates competency in all applicable technical areas of the laboratory according to the current written
procedures and regulatory standards. Demonstrates sound decision making and troubleshooting skills. Follows
appropriate protocol for investigating and checking abnormal or unexpected results for accuracy. Operates and
maintains laboratory equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations, departmental policies, and
procedures. Performs and records QC per department policy. Participates in all analytical and preanalytical duties
including venipuncture as needed, and answers technical questions and problems related to specimen collection,
processing, and sample integrity as needed.

Personal Leadership
Demonstrates teamwork in all areas of the Laboratory. Uses communication tools effectively and with positive intent,
including Service Complaint reports, event reports, Team Discussion, email, etc. Exhibits appropriate use of written
communication in result comments and notes. Demonstrates consistent independent judgement under fluctuating
workload pressure and stress. Reports results of STAT, ASAP, timed tests, and critical results within the allotted turnaround
times.

Organizational Responsibilities
Participates in proficiency testing as required by policy. Completes CAP compliant competencies as appropriate,
educational assignments and other assigned duties in a timely manner. Uses appropriate PPE and observes other
safety practices in accordance with SJH and departmental policies. Is knowledgeable about specimen requirements,
specimen rejection criteria, and procedures for both onsite and reference lab testing. Documents problem specimens
in log. Ensures integrity of specimen prior to performing tests.

Effective Communication and Problem Solving
Checks pending lists and reconciles incomplete work-lists in a timely manner. Communicates status of incomplete
work-lists to co-workers, especially at the change of shift. Accepts and shares responsibility for completing assigned
clinical and non-clinical duties (order review and correction, supervisory review, faxing results, etc.). bench and
Clerical work completed in a timely cooperative manner. Minimizes non-productive time seeking our work and/or
performing activities that will enhance department productivity and personal knowledge.

Cross-training
Cross-trains to all areas of the Laboratory including Microbiology and regularly works in each area to maintain clinical
skills. Maintains all required CAP competencies for cross coverage. Assists Clinical Coordinators and Laboratory
Management with problem solving and special projects.

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