Item 9.K-December 5, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Ernest Javier (12257); Jasmin Position #(s): 12257;
Torres (12256); Christopher Laverdure (12258)
12256; 12258
Current Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn
Current Range: 3
Screening (JCC:67527)
Department: Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
College/Division: School of Community
(NSPHL) (Moved from Pathology Department)
Health Science/VP, Health Sciences
Account #(s): 1206-119-1223
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
______________________________/______________________________
Stephanie Vanhooser, Admin Dir, NSPHL / Louis Brown, Director, NSPHL
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
______________________________/______________________________
Trudy Larson, Director, SCHS / Thomas Schwenk, VP, HS / Dean, UNSOM
Director/Chair/Dean
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67527 Range:
3
Pos #(s): 12257; 12256;
JCC:
EEO: 3H
Eff: 12/1/2014
12258
Approved Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs high complexity laboratory analytical procedures on blood
and body fluids. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the technical accuracy, instrument
operation, quality control, and result reporting per established policies and procedures. The Clinical
Laboratory Scientist is accountable to ensure timely and accurate results are reported to the
appropriate public health staff and physicians in a courteous and professional manner. The position
reports to the Administrative Director, Nevada State Public Health Laboratory.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
85% - Laboratory Analytical Operations
 Prepare dried blood spot samples and run analytical tests for congenital and inheritable
disorders in accordance with Clinical Lab Improvement Act (CLIA), CAP principles and
practices and lab standard operating procedures.
 Report screening results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and to
other program personnel
 Prepare and test samples in accordance with standardized turn-around-times (TAT)
 Apply quality control protocols to determine acceptability and quality of the data
 Assist in developing and implementing new testing procedures for additional disorders added
to the screening panel
 Initiate and carry out projects to improve laboratory operations
 Communicate instrument repair needs, assay problems, and data issues to the laboratory
supervisor
 Provide collection kits to customers in a timely manner so they can meet their obligations for
the newborn screening program
15% - Follow-up Procedures
 Contact appropriate health officials expeditiously when a positive result is identified
 Communicate technical information to laboratory/medical personnel
 Respond to inquiries regarding test results
 Explain methodology, test specificity, sensitivity and specific factors that can influence test
results to other health professionals and consumers
 Assure appropriate confirmatory testing is performed on identified infants
 Participate as appropriate in Newborn Screening Advisory Board meetings, Legislative
Committee Meetings and Public Health Forums
 Develops acceptable criteria, laboratory procedure manuals, reports, guidelines, and research
protocols
 Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment and assay kit inventory and performing
standard instrument calibrations
Position Description – Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist must make independent determinations of analytical methods to
utilize in the NSPHL and assure their legal defensibility. The incumbent analyzes sample acceptance
for testing and makes decisions on method to utilize as well as documentation for the report. The
position evaluates all data from analytical runs to assure compliance with regulations and protocols.
The position interacts regularly with various auditors, inspectors and regulators from State and
Federal agencies and is responsible for corrective action
The position evaluates equipment that is not performing properly and determines resolution of
problem. The position assesses safety issues and assures corrective action as appropriate, and
ensures laboratory testing is conducted in compliance with safety protocols. The position ensures that
the LIMS is operating appropriately and submits software revision requests to the appropriate
supervisor to enhance the LIMS as needed to benefit the department.
Impact:
Inaccurate test results could irreparably harm the patient involved or cause the spread of disease to
Nevada’s citizens. Therefore, the incumbent must follow protocol, evaluate/interpret QC, The NSPHL
is heavily regulated by Federal and State agencies for proper laboratory procedures, biohazardous
material tracking and documentation, etc. If the NSPHL is found to be out of compliance with any of
these regulations, the NSPHL would be fined and possibly closed. The reputation of NSPHL and the
University could possibly be irreparably harmed.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 General clinical laboratory equipment, procedures, techniques and quality control/assurance
 Administration of Public Health regulations – NRS 439.640 and NAC 439
 Hazardous waste materials such as chemicals and/or bio-hazardous materials
 Academic community and medical environment
 Related safety, health, and environmental regulatory compliance standards, laws, and
regulations, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), CLIA, CAP, FDA,
EPA, NDEP, etc.
 Implementation of emergency response and management and safety program management,
written safety programs, inspections, safety training, emergency preparedness and response,
hazardous materials management and response
 Laboratory licensing requirements and operational mandates
 HIPAA Regulations and Compliance strategies
Skills:
 Strong verbal and written communication with both University staff and NSPHL clients
 Analytical and problem resolution skills
Position Description – Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening
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Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email) including
medical laboratory information systems, both local area networks and large laboratory
information system technologies
Training of staff on laboratory equipment, safety measures, quality control and quality
assurance
Reporting to University, State, and/or Federal agencies
Strong customer service skills
Laboratory technical skills and understanding of workflow
Ability to:
 Work with hazardous materials such as chemicals and/or bio-hazardous materials
 Function as part of a team and assist as needed to meet the goals of the department
 Maintain confidentiality of information
 Maintain a respectful, responsible, professional work environment
 Research and compile data for reports
 Be sensitive to gender, disabilities, and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Act as authority in area of expertise
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
UNSOM Newborn Screening
Follow-up personnel
Environmental Health and Safety
Office
Director of Community Health
Science, UNR
Reason for Contact
To discuss identified results, methodologies used, possible sample
interferences and confirmatory testing
To coordinate issues regarding hazardous chemicals and/or biohazardous materials
To provide information and discuss processes
External
Federal and State agencies,
auditors, inspectors and
regulators
Reason for Contact
To coordinate and ensure corrective action reports are completed
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
clinical laboratory science, i.e. chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory
science or medical technology
Position Description – Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Newborn Screening
b.
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Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years, or a Master’s and two years, or a Doctorate, with
experience performing highly complex laboratory testing of human samples and
adhering to clinical regulatory lab requirements
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Medical Technologist (MT)-Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
(ASCP) and/or equivalent OR
Specialist in Chemistry C(ASCP) OR
State of Nevada laboratory personnel certification as a General Supervisor or the ability
to obtain one within six months of hire