Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

This position supports the Central lab and performs a variety of laboratory tests, assisting the Lead Medical Technologist with establishing and implementing new lab procedures/instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support and conform to laboratory safety policies.
• Know fire and disaster plans as pertaining to the laboratory.
• Recognize potential chemical and biological hazards and handle these materials as per established protocol.
• Knowledgeable in specimen requirements and proper handling of specimen prior to testing.
• Have an understanding of existing policies for specimen identification and criteria for specimen rejection.
• Perform a variety of tests according to established procedure and performance qualifications established by laboratory management.
• Have theoretical knowledge of test reactions, knowing expected patient values and any factors causing false reactions.
• Have understanding of Group Health protocol for quality control.
• Help Lead Medical Technologist to ensure that the established protocol for quality control is being done and within accepted limits and capable of individually implementing corrective action when indicated.
• Manifest technical competence in designated area and act as a resource person for the laboratory personnel, nursing personnel and physicians.
• May be called upon to present technical information to other laboratory personnel and be required to discuss test results with providers.
• Must be able to make sound independent decisions regarding troubleshooting and corrective actions whenever control or patient rest results fall outside expected performance limits.
• Ensure that established protocol for equipment maintenance and instrument calibration is performed on a regular basis.
• Recognize instrument malfunctions.
• Capable of troubleshooting instrument malfunction by performing repairs in-house if possible or identify the need for external service.
• Have a working knowledge of database of laboratory computer system.
• Must be capable of performing designated functions in the computer system.
• Assist in evaluating new products and instrumentation upon direction of laboratory Supervisor and/or Lead Medical Technologists.
• Assist Lead Medical Technologist in verifying the accuracy of all work performed within the department.
• Must be capable of assuming the Lead Medical Technologist duties for short periods of time during the Lead Medical Technologist’s vacations or leaves of absence.
• Maintain an on-going awareness of current technical information related to designated area of responsibility.
• Assist in the teaching of laboratory technician students.
• This teaching includes the theory of the test reactions as well as practical laboratory techniques.
• Perform other laboratory-related work as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Lead Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related science from an accredited college or university and subsequent to graduation, have at least 12 months of appropriate clinical education and 2 years previous experience in a specified area.
• OR Two-year Associate Decree, appropriate clinical education and HEW certification as a Medical Technologist plus 5 years experience in a specified area.
• Certified as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by National Certification Agency (NCA) and/or Medical Technologist (MT) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Skills

• Good oral and written communication.
• Basic leadership capabilities.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health

Pay

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Schedule

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