Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Job Summary

The PRN (on-call/at need) MLS performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, the MLS performs procedures in: hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. The MLS enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. The MLS is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. The MLS follows laboratory policies and procedures.

Standards of Behavior

• i - Integrity
• P - Patient-Centered
• A - Accountability
• C - Compassion
• E - Excellence

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Functions in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology.
• Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity.
• Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and/or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel.
• Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Suggests improvements to the laboratory’s efficiency.
• Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Participates actively in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.
• Aspirates and lives the Mission, Vision, and Standards of Behavior of the hospital.