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Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars. Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.

Job Description Under the guidance of the Supervisor and leadership team, conducts a wide range of laboratory tests to gather essential data for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases in a medical center. Responsibilities Departmental Support: <ul><li>Conducts, directs, or assists in special projects, evaluations, or research initiatives.</li><li>Participates in scheduled cross-training rotations while demonstrating ongoing competency across various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.</li><li>Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.</li><li>Engages in the establishment of job requirements and goals and perform all duties at an expected level of competency.</li></ul> Technical Skills and Knowledge: <ul><li>Demonstrates the necessary skills to independently conduct a variety of laboratory tests, showing proficiency in each area.</li><li>Efficiently operates laboratory instruments while performing checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to established written guidelines.</li><li>Contributes to Quality Control procedures by accurately performing and reporting results, as well as identifying any discrepancies in Quality Control.</li><li>Facilitates the preparation of samples for analysis and ensures proper storage and preservation of specimens.</li><li>Assists in preparing reagents and monitors supply inventories, managing stock supplies as needed.</li><li>Performs registration and sample collection as required by the location.</li><li>Engages in routine procedures relevant to the discipline, including data collection and analysis that may impact patient care decisions.</li><li>Collaborates on the development of new procedures and the enhancement of existing ones.</li><li>After achieving proficiency in both basic and some advanced skills, provides training to bench personnel and students in laboratory procedures.</li><li>May serve as a subject matter expert for the laboratory information system as needed and train staff where applicable.</li></ul> Professional Development: <ul><li>Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars.</li><li>Participates in all mandatory training sessions at The Christ Hospital. Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in work and department. </li><li>May also participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and related activities. </li></ul> Customer Service: <ul><li>Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other important stakeholders. </li><li>Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.</li><li>Strives to identify, understand, and accommodate customer needs and expectations. </li><li>Shares relevant information with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment. </li></ul> Quality and Accountability: <ul><li>Executes tasks with accuracy and care, striving for a consistently low error rate. </li><li>Remains attentive to the needs of the section and actively contributes skills and expertise to address those needs. </li><li>Takes ownership of actions and ensures that tasks are followed through to completion. </li><li>Complies with relevant policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards, documenting compliance as necessary.</li><li>Upholds the standards and code of ethics set forth by The Christ Hospital. </li><li>Maintains an organized work environment that promotes safety, accessibility, and efficiency for team members, patients, and families alike.</li></ul> Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or Associate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2); or Successful completion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician). Preferred Completion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of laboratory operations; familiarity with laboratory departments, functions, and processes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; PC word processing, and spreadsheet skills. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.

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