Medical Lab Scientist

Essential Job Functions

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing accurate and appropriate testing of specimens.
• Associates degree in a relevant science required, bachelors degree preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS, or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations. 6 months internship; preferred. Four months clinical laboratory internship preferred.
• ASCP or similar certification is preferred.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Familiar with EMR system and accurate data entry skills.