**General Objective:** Perform sample collection from inpatient and outpatient patients, as well as process biological samples using automated, semi-automated, and manual equipment where applicable, applying knowledge of calibration and quality control, making proper use of instruments and reagents for the analysis process. **Job Responsibilities:** The Analytical Chemist is responsible for: * • Ensuring that phlebotomy procedures are performed according to laboratory best practices * • Managing the hospital and laboratory information systems * Ensuring optimal equipment performance and test execution * Validating and reporting results * Notifying critical values * • Participating in the quality management system * • Properly using laboratory reagents and materials * • Participating in the laboratory training program * • Supervising technical personnel * • Performing cross-matching tests according to blood bank guidelines. * • Collecting samples while ensuring sample quality, from patient preparation, collection, conditioning, and transport to the technical area. * • Confirming that test charges are correctly entered into the system, matching those requested by the physician or patient, and are properly recorded in the laboratory system for processing. * • Performing preventive maintenance on instruments, calibrations, and internal and external quality controls for the tests conducted. * • Reviewing and releasing results promptly, performing clinical correlation with other laboratory tests. * • Confirming alert values and notifying the attending physician, on-call physician, nursing staff, and/or patient as applicable. * • Completing logs, forms, or required procedures in the area necessary for quality assurance. * • Conducting inventory as described in procedures for requesting materials from the direct supervisor * • Coordinating activities performed by the laboratory technician within the area, shift, or on-call duty, ensuring effective communication and guaranteeing that processes and reports are carried out accurately and timely. * • Interpreting laboratory results. * • In case of doubts regarding methodology or results, inform the supervisor or laboratory manager * • Reagent shortages: inform 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 proceed with further actions. * • Assist in ensuring clinical consultation is provided regarding test selection, service utilization, and interpretation of test results. * If applicable, assist in selecting contracted laboratories and monitor the quality of services provided through a supervision process based on organizational criteria. * If applicable, when selecting a reference laboratory service, conduct an evaluation of its background and technical capabilities, 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, aiming to identify potential areas for improvement. * Assist in identifying training needs for supervised personnel, ensuring they receive the necessary training to perform their duties properly, and promoting continuous updates. **Education:** Bachelor's Degree/Engineering. Majors: Clinical Chemist, Clinical Biochemist, Bacteriology and Parasitology Chemist, Pharmaceutical Biologist Chemist **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of professional experience **Work Schedule:** **Travel Required:** \- **We Offer:** **Hospital:** **MAC Periférico Sur** CONTACT **Email:** alfonso.cortes@hospitalesmac.com **Phone:** Apply