Advanced Medical Lab Scientist

About the role

The Medical Technologist/MLS Advanced is an experienced Registered MLS/Med Tech who assists the Supervisor, Manager, or Coordinator with advanced technical functions within the department they are supporting. These caregivers operate at an advanced level, overseeing quality control, advanced instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. The Advanced MLS ensures department regulatory compliance and may assist with system and on-site CAP inspections. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for the workplace and career advancement into Technical or Supervisory positions. Located in the Central Laboratory in Murray, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Ensures successful participation in external proficiency surveys by completing Proficiency testing entry and regulatory compliance
• Leading and assisting in Inventory Control
• Support the supervisor with personnel duties within the technical area, such as event investigations, training, and competency assessment.
• Support the supervisor with technical duties, such as AMRS, Correlations, recalls and instrument troubleshooting
• Leading and assisting with new instrument evaluation and implementation
• Developing and refining policies and procedures.
• May also attend or be selected to lead system Work Groups, supporting standardization initiatives within Laboratory Services.
• Maintain their bench competency and work bench shifts and take call, as required by site

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.
• Applicants with chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor’s degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript/credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, required.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent as approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job, required.
• Two years of clinical laboratory experience, required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call, required.
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