Sobre esta vaga de Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem) na St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Laboratory Scientist performs waived or moderate complex laboratory tests. Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control. Performs special assignments as delegated.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs moderately complex laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures
Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures
Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy
Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation
Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data
Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values
Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory
Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products
Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary
Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary
Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory
equipment and computer keyboard. Occasional lifting of boxes/equipment up to 30 pounds. Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment. Frequent stooping/bending. Occasional crouching. Frequent reaching above shoulder level and stretching across work area (30" depth). Hearing as
it relates to normal, high, and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior Laboratory experience preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
