Analytical Chemist

Description

**General Objective:** Collect samples from inpatients and outpatients, and process biological samples using automated, semi-automated, and manual equipment as applicable, applying knowledge of calibration and quality control, while ensuring proper use of instruments and reagents throughout the analytical process. **Job Responsibilities:** * Ensure phlebotomy procedures comply with good laboratory practices. * Operate the hospital and laboratory information systems. * Ensure optimal operation of equipment and performance of tests. * Validate and report results. * Notify critical values. * Participate in the quality management system. * Use laboratory reagents and materials appropriately. * Participate in the laboratory training program. * Supervise technical staff. * Perform cross-matching tests according to blood bank guidelines. * Collect samples while ensuring sample quality—from patient preparation, collection, processing, and transport to the technical area. * Confirm that test orders are entered correctly into the system, matching physician or patient requests, and are submitted to the laboratory information system for processing. * Perform preventive maintenance on instruments, calibrations, and internal and external quality control for all tests performed. * Review and release results promptly, correlating clinically with other laboratory tests. * Confirm alert values and notify the attending physician, on-call physician, nursing staff, and/or patient as applicable. * Complete required logs, forms, or procedures in the area to ensure quality assurance. * Conduct inventory as described in procedures for requesting materials from the direct supervisor. * Coordinate activities performed by laboratory technicians in the area, shift, or on-call duty, ensuring effective communication and timely, appropriate execution of processes and reporting. * Interpret laboratory results. * In case of doubts regarding methodology or results, inform the supervisor or laboratory manager. * Reagent shortages: notify the direct supervisor to follow up with procurement and warehouse. * Patient complaints: address the patient’s request and inform the supervisor or laboratory manager to continue appropriate actions. * Assist in providing clinical consultation regarding test selection, service utilization, and interpretation of test results. * If applicable, assist in selecting subcontracted laboratories and monitor service quality through supervision according to organization-defined criteria. * If applicable, when selecting a reference laboratory service, conduct a review of its background and technical capability, and request a copy of the license issued by a recognized authority, and a copy of the accreditation certificate or letter, or certification from a recognized laboratory accreditation or certification program. * Assist in monitoring turnaround times for laboratory service requests to identify potential areas for improvement. * Assist in identifying training needs of personnel under supervision, ensuring they receive necessary training for proper job performance and continuous professional updating. **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering in: Clinical Microbiologist-Parasitologist, Pharmaceutical-Biological Chemist, Clinical Chemist, Clinical Biochemist. **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of professional experience. **Schedule:** **Travel Required:** **We Offer:** **Hospital:** **MAC Aguascalientes Sur** CONTACT **Email:** irma.garcia@hospitalesmac.com **Phone:**