LH Doctors Comm Med Ctr - Core Laboratory Jobs

Position Objective:

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, or analyses.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.
2. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
3. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).
4. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
5. Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions and requests; interpretation of test results. Participates in the training of new staff and students by serving as a mentor or technical resource.
6. Performs clinical laboratory tests, such as hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis (as applicable). Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
7. Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. Documents information appropriately in the LIS (ex. critical values, communication, etc.). Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials.
8. Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
9. Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.). Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots).
10. Participates in external proficiency testing and in continuing education classes to maintain licensure and remain updated on changes in the clinical laboratory field. 

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).

Required Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferred.

Required License/Certifications:  

• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT)*

 * new graduates must provide evidence of certification within 6 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Physical Demands -Medium Duty

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this positionwill be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Position Objective:

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.
2. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Follows appropriate protocol for the handling and disposing of histological chemical stains and reagents.
3. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).
4. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
5. Provides histology information by answering questions and requests. Documents technical information appropriately in the LIS.
6. Performs accessioning, embedding, sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sections, with appropriate supervision, if required, and within productivity guidelines with minimal errors. Performs grossing and dissection of small surgical biopsies (if qualified under CLIA regulations).
7. Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
8. Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.). Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots).
9. Participates in external proficiency testing and in continuing education classes to maintain licensure and remain updated on changes in the histology field.
10. Participate in the training of new staff and students by serving as a mentor and technical resource.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Histotechnologist.

Required Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician, preferred.

Required License/Certifications:  

• HTL(ASCP); preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Physical Demands – Medium Duty

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Updated 2/27/24

In conjunction with the department leadership, this position supervises the operations of the designated laboratory area including adherence to technical, regulatory, and quality components. Ensures that all work is organized and handled in accordance with departmental protocols and serves as a resource to staff.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Provided leadership and mentorship to laboratory staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Schedule and assign tasks to ensure optimal staffing levels and efficient workflow. Participate in performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members. Coordinate recruitment, training and onboarding of new staff.
2. Oversee quality control measures to maintain the accuracy and precision of lab tests. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, as applicable (CAP, AABB, CLIA, etc.). Participates in audits and inspections, addressing any deficiencies promptly. Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
3. Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment. Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules and ensure adherence. Identify need for equipment upgrades or replacements and participate in the selection process.
4. Monitor and manage laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables. Place orders, receive deliveries, and maintain adequate stock levels. Minimize waste and control costs related to inventory management.
5. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations. Conduct safety training for lab personnel and maintain a safe working environment. Respond to and investigate any incidents or accidents.
6. Perform tests that require complex network of steps and variables, independent judgement and interpretation while working the bench in the assigned area of the department. Oversee the accurate recording and reporting of test results.
7. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and projects. Serve as a technical resource.
8. Maintains the management of multiple projects and ensures goals and timelines are met.
9. Anticipates and prevents problems independently by taking corrective actions before crises occur. Takes appropriate steps to resolve. Recognizes non-standard situations, notifies supervisor, if applicable, and documents all corrective actions taken when test systems or processes deviate from the laboratory’s established protocols.
10. Participates in the annual operating and capital budget cycles. Develops strategies to support financial stewardship and meet financial targets.

Required Minimum Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).

Required Minimum Experience:

• Two years of experience working in an acute care facility in a similar role, preferred.

• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT); preferred
• MLT(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) with seven years working in a similar role

• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to travel between locations.  

Physical Demands – Medium Duty

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.