Medical Lab Scientist Senior

About the role

The role involves performing quality control and complex patient testing, developing skills, and maintaining competency in assigned laboratory areas. The position also entails serving as a team leader and managing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Performs Quality Control (QC) and complex patient testing
• Maintains competency and adds new skills as technologies change
• Manages inventory levels and ensures proper storage and disposal of reagents and supplies
• Performs advanced equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance
• Serves as a team leader, facilitating smooth transitions between shifts and coordinating product/method/new test development
• Restocks workstations with supplies to maintain consistent workflow
• Identifies and resolves specimen status trends and issues
• Trains and mentors staff and healthcare professionals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related field
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• ASCP or AMT-MT Licensure (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Additional Skills/Requirements: Knowledge of current medical terminology, laboratory equipment, and testing; ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergencies; skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; proficiency in reading and understanding information about instrumentation; ability to follow written protocols; ability to work independently; ability to communicate clearly; participation in performance improvement activities; adherence to safety laws, regulations, and standards; cooperation within a team; recognition of interdependencies with other areas; sharing and initiating regular communication with co-workers; participation in regular staff meetings; use of knowledge acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform job duties; completion of educational activities to continually improve skills and assist consultants; participation in improvement of methods and processes.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Positive, professional demeanor
• Effective communication
• Confidentiality and privacy
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Customer service
• Quality assurance
• Technical competence

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Evening shift.