Medical Lab Scientist I - IP Lab Tech

Overview

Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testings to aid in the diagnosis of diseases.

Responsibilities

• Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
• Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.
• Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.
• Performs preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.
• Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.
• Affords assistance in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
• Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.
• Affords assistance in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations.
• Affords assistance in overall departmental operations.
• Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
• Actively participates in competency assessment process.
• Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy.
• Affords assurance of compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.

Experience

Prior work experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Moderate physical effort.