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The ChristianaCare General Laboratory located on the Wilmington campus, is currently recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Scientist II. This position is Evening Shift (Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm.) Every other weekend and two to three holidays per year. In addition, this position requires an occasional rotation to Midnight shift as needed. Responsibilities:Advises technical staff on technical and operational issues; guides and assists staff in the performance of laboratory procedures, as needed.Advises clerical staff on clerical and operational issues; guides and assists staff in the performance of clerical procedures, as needed.Assesses lab workload and establishes priorities for staff, as necessary. Reviews and evaluates quality control data; investigates quality control and calibration problems for lab instrumentation.Assists supervisor, technical specialists, and manager in preparing for regulatory and accreditation agency inspections.Performs supply inventory and orders supplies, as directed. Attends technical meetings, as needed.Assists with the training/cross-training of employees and students.Communicates technical and operational information effectively, as needed.Troubleshoots system problems and software events in the section and offers explanation workaround and solution when applicable. Escalates more complex issues to Information Services and Clinical Information System (CIS).Works with Clinical Information System (CIS) Team to maintain and troubleshoot interfaces on interfaced laboratory instrumentation.Build and maintenance Laboratory Automatization System. Maintain changes control documentation on all system changes according to protocol.Assists with process and problems related to both planned and unplanned downtime. Performs all test procedures accurately as listed in the procedure manual.Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.Follows established quality control procedures, documenting corrective action as necessary.Performs and records all scheduled instrument preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotlines, and documents.Packages specimens for internal and/or commercial laboratory, as well as research study pickups.Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.Cooperates with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.Participates in quality assurance as directed by section managerEducation Requirements:BS Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory ScienceAt least two years medical technology or medical laboratory science experienceWhen you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits403 (b) with an employer matchDiverse and Inclusive cultureGenerous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out12 week paid parental leave

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