Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona·Torrington, Wyoming
Responsible for performing accurate clinical laboratory testing, ensuring calibration of instrumentation, and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies like CLIA and CAP. The role also involves processing biological specimens and assisting with department quality assurance and employee training.
Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming
Seeking per diem Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist to join our team at Torrington Community Hospital in Torrington, WY.
This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Core functions 1.
Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing.
Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
Actively participates in problem solving activities within the department, using advanced level of decision-making skills.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems used in the department.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and clinical relevance testing.
Assists in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.
2.
Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing.
Ensures accuracy of test results.
Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
Recognizes need and participates in department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of department indicators of productivity and quality.
3. Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department. Active participation on process improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and improve service.
4.
Participates in contributions to additional department/System projects.
Active in training of department employees.
Actively participates on at least one committee or team or is involved in at least one special project identified with department management.
Exhibits awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional actions.
May assist in new employee orientation, training and competency.
Provides input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.
Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.
Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.
5.
Acts as a department resource by participating in providing educational information to internal and external customers.
Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attendance and participation at staff meetings.
Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and development.
6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.
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Requires an MLS certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB) and an associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent training. Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Market context
PRN MLS roles in Wyoming are often tied to variable staffing needs in hospitals and clinical labs, especially where coverage flexibility matters. These positions can be competitive because employers typically want an MLS certification, lab-science training, and practical skills such as phlebotomy and medical terminology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification matches the posting and be ready to show recent hands-on lab experience.
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