Della Infotech
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Della Infotech, Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States, 33936
Position is Full TimeWednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 730am
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: CLSII- CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
REPORTS TO: LABORATORY DIRECTOR/ MANAGER, CLS III
SUPERVISION GIVEN: LABORATORY CLERK, CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN, LABORATORY ASSISTANT, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, AND CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1.
EMPLOYEE NAME:
EVALUATION PERIOD: _______________ EVALUATION DUE: _______________
The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY: Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:
1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory, 5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC. 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Employees working in this capacity must meet age-specific competencies related to the following categories:
? Neonate/Infant: Birth - 12 months ? Child / Pediatric: 1 - 12 years? Adolescent: 13-17 years ? Adult: 18 - 64 years ? Geriatric: 65 and over
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. ASCP certification, or equivalent required2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience3. Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: SCORE EACH CATEGORY BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:3 MEETS AND EXCEEDS ALL STANDARDS 2 MEETS ALL STANDARDS 1 MEETS SOME STANDARDS -SOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDED 0 IMPROVEMENT NEEDED***NOTE: Please refer to "Position Responsibilities and Evaluation Ratings" for more detailed information about the ratings.METHOD: (O) OBSERVATION (D) DEMONSTRATION (V) VERBALIZED
SECTION I: PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITYA. KNOWLEDGE OF WORK# RATING1 Recognizes the role of the clinical laboratory and the need for accurate and timely test reporting2 Fully comprehends and actively participates in the Laboratory's Quality Assurance/Management program3 Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of department quality control policies and corrective action documentation.4 Performs laboratory patient testing consistent with laboratory policy and procedure 100% of the time5 Possesses a thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and contributes to the overall safety program of the laboratory6 Fully understands the department and hospital infection control policies and procedures and the need and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the laboratory environment7 Demonstrates a clear understanding of laboratory regulations and accreditation requirements.8 Knowledgeable of the department's Performance Improvement initiatives9 Knowledgeable of the National Patient Safety Goals as they apply to the laboratory10 Maintains current CLS licensure and submits copies of continuing education completed to manager.11 Provides leadership and guidance to the staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, and outcome achievement.12 Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling the desired behaviors and encouraging those in others.13 Demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage change, as well as help others do the same.14 Collaborates with other departments to solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES# RATING1 Performs and verifies quality controls results, documents corrective action taken to resolve any QC outliers.2 Verifies correct labeling of all specimens prior to testing and notifies laboratory supervisor of all labeling errors. Completes hospital variance report.3 Reviews the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Does not report questionable test results, notifies supervisor and if needed, has specimen recollected for all tests.4 Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics5 Reports results accurately in computer with less than 2 errors per year which require a corrected report. No serious errors are permitted.6 Critical values are called to the nursing unit or physician within time limits established by the laboratory and accurately documents read-back for results called.7 Readily identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies supervisor, Director, or Medical Director8 Regularly performs routine and periodic instrument maintenance as recommended by manufacturer or policy.9 Performs basic to moderately complex instrument troubleshooting and calls vendor technical service promptly with more complicated problems.10 Performs testing on Proficiency Testing samples in accordance with laboratory procedure and regulatory requirements.11 Performs thorough investigation and documentation of corrective action taken on proficiency testing outliers.12 When performing data entry, accurately enters specimen information into computer. Medical record number, name, date and time must be verified with requisition. Le
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: CLSII- CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
REPORTS TO: LABORATORY DIRECTOR/ MANAGER, CLS III
SUPERVISION GIVEN: LABORATORY CLERK, CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN, LABORATORY ASSISTANT, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, AND CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1.
EMPLOYEE NAME:
EVALUATION PERIOD: _______________ EVALUATION DUE: _______________
The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY: Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:
1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory, 5) perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 6) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 7) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 8) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 9) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 10) assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures, 11) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, 13) may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC. 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Employees working in this capacity must meet age-specific competencies related to the following categories:
? Neonate/Infant: Birth - 12 months ? Child / Pediatric: 1 - 12 years? Adolescent: 13-17 years ? Adult: 18 - 64 years ? Geriatric: 65 and over
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. ASCP certification, or equivalent required2. Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience3. Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: SCORE EACH CATEGORY BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:3 MEETS AND EXCEEDS ALL STANDARDS 2 MEETS ALL STANDARDS 1 MEETS SOME STANDARDS -SOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDED 0 IMPROVEMENT NEEDED***NOTE: Please refer to "Position Responsibilities and Evaluation Ratings" for more detailed information about the ratings.METHOD: (O) OBSERVATION (D) DEMONSTRATION (V) VERBALIZED
SECTION I: PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITYA. KNOWLEDGE OF WORK# RATING1 Recognizes the role of the clinical laboratory and the need for accurate and timely test reporting2 Fully comprehends and actively participates in the Laboratory's Quality Assurance/Management program3 Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of department quality control policies and corrective action documentation.4 Performs laboratory patient testing consistent with laboratory policy and procedure 100% of the time5 Possesses a thorough knowledge of laboratory safety and contributes to the overall safety program of the laboratory6 Fully understands the department and hospital infection control policies and procedures and the need and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the laboratory environment7 Demonstrates a clear understanding of laboratory regulations and accreditation requirements.8 Knowledgeable of the department's Performance Improvement initiatives9 Knowledgeable of the National Patient Safety Goals as they apply to the laboratory10 Maintains current CLS licensure and submits copies of continuing education completed to manager.11 Provides leadership and guidance to the staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, and outcome achievement.12 Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling the desired behaviors and encouraging those in others.13 Demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage change, as well as help others do the same.14 Collaborates with other departments to solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES# RATING1 Performs and verifies quality controls results, documents corrective action taken to resolve any QC outliers.2 Verifies correct labeling of all specimens prior to testing and notifies laboratory supervisor of all labeling errors. Completes hospital variance report.3 Reviews the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Does not report questionable test results, notifies supervisor and if needed, has specimen recollected for all tests.4 Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics5 Reports results accurately in computer with less than 2 errors per year which require a corrected report. No serious errors are permitted.6 Critical values are called to the nursing unit or physician within time limits established by the laboratory and accurately documents read-back for results called.7 Readily identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies supervisor, Director, or Medical Director8 Regularly performs routine and periodic instrument maintenance as recommended by manufacturer or policy.9 Performs basic to moderately complex instrument troubleshooting and calls vendor technical service promptly with more complicated problems.10 Performs testing on Proficiency Testing samples in accordance with laboratory procedure and regulatory requirements.11 Performs thorough investigation and documentation of corrective action taken on proficiency testing outliers.12 When performing data entry, accurately enters specimen information into computer. Medical record number, name, date and time must be verified with requisition. Le