Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS) - Multiple Positions

We are looking for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) team. This position is part of our Laboratory Team located in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) in Ada. 

Summary

Provides clinical laboratory services consisting of moderate to high complexity testing without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assesses test results and reliability of testing procedures and identify instrument malfunctions, reagent failures, specimen interference, etc., that may affect test results
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, tests analyses and reports and maintains records of test results
• Provides patients with instructions regarding specimen collection, diet instructions, etc.
• Performs laboratory testing for specimen processing and test performance
• Performs and documents instrument and procedure calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assesses specimens for acceptability for testing and accession into laboratory workflow
• Assists internal customers in ensuring appropriate tests are ordered with proper specimen requirements
• Performs proficiency testing according to Laboratory policy
• Notifies the Senior Technologist and/or instrument service personnel for any unscheduled maintenance needs
• Takes and documents corrective action or immediately notify the Senior/Clinic Technologist or Laboratory Manager
• Maintains, restocks, and orders inventory and supplies under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior/Clinic Technologist
• Assists the Senior Technologist in each section as directed
• Follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance protocols. Documents all quality control activities
• Notifies providers of critical values and STAT results as specified in the Laboratory Policy Manual
• Assigns results and conducts further examinations or take additional or alternate actions as appropriate
• Assists in maintaining a friendly, clean, safe and neat work environment
• Performs repairs and adjustments on equipment and verifies operation
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
  • Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
  • Maintains and promotes professionalism
  • Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
  • Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area 
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Must be detail-oriented
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge to perform/monitor the full range of laboratory testing
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, techniques, and instruments
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products 
• Knowledge in external proficiency testing programs; and evaluate result of quality control procedures and implement corrective actions when indicated
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills

• Basic Computer skills

Experience

• 2 years directly related experience

Education

• Associates of Science
• Nonessential: Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials

• American Medical Technologist
• American Society of Clinical Pathology
• Pass general background check
• Current certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science is required

Working Conditions

• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach 
• Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• Sitting up to 25% of shift * Standing up to 100% of shift
• Walking up to 75% of shift * May be required to be available for Call-Back
• May work holidays
• May work day shift
• May work evening shift
• May work night shift
• May work weekend shift
• Works in a hospital or clinic environment

Training

• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.  It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.