Medical Lab Scientist- VBH-Part time, Nights (7p-7am)

Responsibilities

• Uphold strict compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, TJC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and adhere to best practices in laboratory testing.
• Process patient samples efficiently, perform authorized tests, and report results accurately.
• Certify and maintain relevant certifications, participate in annual training, competency assessments, and demonstrate satisfactory performance.
• Conduct only authorized tests, ensuring alignment with education, training, experience, and technical skills.
• Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures for specimen handling, test analyses, and reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive records of patient test outcomes.
• Implement and document quality control protocols, including instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Maintain proficiency testing records with the same rigor as patient samples.
• Follow established policies for corrective action when test systems deviate from acceptable performance levels.
• Identify and rectify or report issues impacting test performance or results.
• Detect and address problems affecting test performance.
• Escalate issues to technical, clinical, or directorial consultants as necessary.
• Keep detailed records of all corrective actions taken when test systems fall outside established specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: MLS certification through U.S. Military medical laboratory training programs, or equivalent certification within one year of employment.
• Licenses & Certification: MLS certification with either ASCP or AMT, or obtained within one year of employment.