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CROWNPO]NT HEALTHCARE FACILITY

LABORATORY DEPARTMENT

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATlONSA/VORK STATEMENT

SCOPE OF WORK

Serves as Clinical Laboratory Scientist responsible for the applications, modification, adaptation and extension of analytical methods and procedures in the performance of a variety of tests/examinations of human tissue, fluids and/or other substances in the clinical laboratory. Work assignments encompassed include such specializations as chemistry, microbiolegy, hematology, immunology, urinalysis, blood banking and reference lab send out process,ng.

The Contract shall be ASCP eligible or certified medical technologist who has at least five years' experience as a technologist. Other acceptable credentials are: AMT, HEW.

lmmediately familiar with CMS and TJC regulations ano capable of ensuring compliance with same. Shall provide day, evening, night coverage for a hospital operating seven days a week and 24 hours per day.

Shall have a telephone.

Period of pertormance is for '13 weeks afler a purchase order has been issued

I\4AJOR DUTIES - The incumbent shall

Pefforms a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patienr screening, monitoring patient therapy and status and other authorized purposes, 'The accomplishment of such tes7examinations includes bLt is not limited to the fo lowjng:

Pefformance of standardized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technica references and precedents. Exercises judgment to locate and select the most appropriate guides and references to apply for specific, purposes. On an irregular or intermittent basis, makes minor deviations to adapt or modify established guides to specific situations.

?.- Perfoloanee .of non-standadizBd proreduesinvolv€s lh€ uqF -oljrelhodsr'-technjques, instructions or other processes or actions, which are not fully covered in detail by instructions or in laboratory procedures manual. Performance of tests./examination requires experienced judgment in determining the "best", (i.e., most accurate and reliable) way to perform procedures.

Performance of laboratory procedures which involve the extension of methods for clinical laboratory use. The development of extended methods involves such aclivities as a ihorough and extensive revlew of the methodology and literature;

an evaluation of the value of th. material, the development of ideas on how to approach the problem or questions at hand; the selection of methods and ideas that appear to be slightly applicable or useful; adaptation of the methods selected to meet the characteristics of the substances involved or the requlrements of the assignment; expe:'imentation, processing and validation of the tests/;examinations

A

B development or crjteria for quality control checks; and devising and wrjting guides and instructions for locai laboratory use.

Performs the following in connection with accomplishment of duties outlined in paragraph

A above:

Withdraws appropriate of blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture. lnstructs patients andior hospital personnel in the collection, preservation and transport of Specimens.

Sets up, operates and/or utillzes appropriate equipment, instruments, container and other devices and materiai to pedorm qualitarive and quantitative analysis of substances. Assures that such critical characteristics as temperature, humidity volume, etc., are observed. Prepares solutions, stains, reagents and media required ior the conduct of tests/examinations. Pertorms such related tasks as labeling; cleaning and sterilizing equipment, glassware and instruments; and writing reports on resu lts.

lnterprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations in process and upon cornpletion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Exercises professionaljudgment and experience in determining the causes or possibie signifrcance of llnproper cr imprecise cutcornes and in repeating or altering procedures and techniques to correct abnormalities and deviations

4. Performs preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments together with the maintenance of appropriate records.

On an individual assignment or project basis, conducts and/or participates in development work related to clinical laboratory operations to include; (a) formulaiing, documenting and inkoducing new tests/examinations into the laboratory; (b) defining and installing quantity standards and controls to insure accuracy of test results; (c) establishing standards and preparing instructions for calibrating, adjusting and repairing of equipment instruments and standardizing solutions.

Provides guidance and training to ancillary Iaboratory and other personnel when assigned tc train in designated section or s pecia lization s.

D

Maintains professional .knowledge and proficjency in medical te6hnology through continuing education, staff meetiirgs, and participation in prolessionaliy orientdd activities.

Works on a regularly assigned, rotational or callback basis to provide continuity of laboratory services during evenings, nlghts, holidays, and weekends, seven days a week, 24 hours per day.

Performs other dutles as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The contractor shall provide to the Laboratory Director of Crownpoint Service Unit the following

Documentation:

Proof of certification Letters of recommendations (2)

Proof of BS deg ree

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

Be under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor cr his alternate.

Assume financial responsibility for any applicable withholding federal and state taxes, social gecurity taxes, unemployment insurance, and workman's compensation.

Contractor shall be responsible for provlding own living accommodations. However, the government quarters may be available at prevailing rental rates, plus utilities, as applicable, it government quaTters are utilized. The contGctor shall be responsibleand liable for the proper care of government owned or leased property furnished in the occupied quarters.