Laboratory Services Director jobs in Pierre, SD

Summary

The position is located in the Clinical Service - Laboratory Department at the Lower Brule Health Center, Lower Brule, South Dakota. Responsible for the application of analytical methods and procedures in the performance of standardized tests/examinations of human tissue, fluids and/or other substances in the clinical laboratory. This position reports directly to the Chief Laboratory Services .

Duties

• Responsible for the application, modification and adaptation 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.
• Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examination per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, and monitoring patient therapy.
• Withdraws appropriate quantities of blood by vein puncture and capillary puncture. Instructs patients and/or hospital personnel in the collection, preservation and transport of specimens.
• Sets up, operates and/or utilizes appropriate equipment, instruments, containers and other devices and materials to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances. Assures that such critical characteristics as temperature, humidity, volume, etc., are observed. Prepares solutions, stains, reagents and media required for the conduct of tests/examinations. Performs such tasks as labeling, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, glassware and instruments and writing reports on results.
• Interprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Repeats test/examination if results provide improper or imprecise outcomes. Reports all recurring abnormalities and deviations to supervisor.