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This position performs routine and complex laboratory testing using manual and automated methods and procedures useful in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.
Responsibilities Receives and logs specimens, including demographic and testing information into laboratory database.Communicates with appropriate personnel to verify recipient/donor information as necessary. Performs specialized histocompatibility assays such as HLA typing, HLA antibody testing and crossmatching, using various techniques, with some assistance from senior staff.Performs initial analysis of assays, with assistance from senior staff, as needed.Enters results into laboratory computer system and may create reports.Ensures attending physician or appropriate clinical personnel obtain patient lab results.Prepares, labels, and performs quality control inspections on laboratory reagents under direction of senior staff.Makes quality control record entries. Monitors inventory of laboratory supplies.Participates in conferences and continuing education.Perform on-call work.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.The incumbent must coordinate with other departments, physicians, residents, or patients effectively to ensure accurate diagnosis, information, and/or scheduling. The incumbent must be capable of troubleshooting and recognizing technical problems as they arise, seeking assistance from the supervisor when controls fail and results are not as expected.Incumbents in this position may be required to work unscheduled hours and rotate on call responsibilities.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Qualifications QualificationsRequired Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or BS in Science Degree and one year of Laboratory Experience. Qualifications (Preferred) PreferredAmerican Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalency (ASCP certification equivalency for this position may be one year of lab experience).One year of Lab ExperienceWorking Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects or lab equipment. Workers in this position may be exposed to the chemicals used in a laboratory setting. Physical Requirements Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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