Med Lab Scientist II | University | Days
About the role
The Medical Lab Scientist II is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They follow established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. This role models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Responsibilities
- Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
- Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
- Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
- Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology
- Prior experience as a Medical Technologist 1-3 years
- Licenses and Certifications: AMT Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologists
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred, Natural Science preferred, Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science may substitute for one year of experience
- Knowledge: Demonstrated competency in routine testing in assigned Laboratory area, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks
Skills
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers
- Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems
- Ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks
Benefits
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
Pay
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Schedule
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Skills
- Competency in routine testing in assigned Laboratory area
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers
- Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems
- Ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks
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Schedule
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Physical Demands
- Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
- Good balance and coordination
- Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently
- Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations
Company Information
For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.