MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST

Job Summary

Collects and handles clinical specimens. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic laboratory test procedures, operates laboratory equipment, and reports results. Participates in quality management and accreditation activities.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly utilize laboratory equipment, microscopes, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot technical multiple pieces of laboratory equipment, microscopes, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate safe laboratory work habits.
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform laboratory tests with precision and accuracy in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow laboratory guidelines set forth by CLIA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in medical technology or equivalent required.
• None required for work experience.
• Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE: MT (ASCP), CLT (NCA), or equivalent credentials.
• Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below:
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• PREFERRED: Ability to prioritize and organize tasks, multitask, communicate effectively, cooperate with others, perform test procedures correctly, perform quality control procedures, perform instrument maintenance procedures, report test results accurately, perform repetitive tasks, follow directions precisely, problem solve, and use critical thinking skills in the interpretation of test results.