Job Description:Incumbents in this role provide the highest level ofexpertise in their respective area of focus. They are responsible forunderstanding and developing new test methodologies and analyzing currentpractices to ensure the best clinical practice to the patient populationsserved, while maintaining appropriate cost controls. This position has fourmain focuses: 1. Data analysis and interpretation, relative to thehospital clinical practice, 2. Study design and data interpretation relativeto the research done in the department, 3. Acting as a consultant todiscipline-specific personnel, Intermountain physicians, the UtahDepartment of Health, and other Intermountain committees, and 4.Initiation of approved independent research projects.

　　Scope:

　　As a Medical Lab Scientist you need to know how to:Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry,Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, BloodBank, and Microbiology when designated. Set up and perform a variety oftechnical and complex tests following established procedures. May obtain bloodspecimens from patients. May perform bedside testing. May send specimens toreference laboratories. Conduct verification tests on new products andinstrument/procedure comparison, statistical analysis, and special projects.Interpret, correlate and report test results. Verify computer-generatedreports. Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities,errors or instrument failures. Recognize and solve problems or determinealternative solutions for analysis if needed. Document all deviations fromestablished procedures for review by Manager or appropriate Supervisor.Perform any QA and maintenance as required. Perform and document qualitycontrol. Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken.Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other requireddocumentation. Participate in updating and reviewing of procedures. Assist inthe maintenance of CAP accreditation. Perform preventive maintenance,troubleshooting, calibration and make minor repairs to instrumentation.Notify Manager or Supervisor of any major instrument problems, efforts tocorrect and if any major repairs are needed.Assist to performance LIS testing/process validations, printermaintenance. Evaluate and analyze shift QA reports, LIS report.Train and orient new employees. Keep assigned work area clean and orderly.Maintain supply inventory.

　　Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree, required (military training and experience maysubstitute for Bachelors Degree)Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure

　　Preferred Qualifications:.At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting

　　Physical Requirements:Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to movefingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on acomputer, telephone, or other equipment.May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending,kneeling and reaching.

　　Anticipated job posting close date:02/02/2024

　　Location:St Marys Medical Center

　　Work City:Grand Junction

　　Work State:Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$25.73 - $45.71

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