Medical Laboratory Scientist

Experience/Qualification

Candidates must be actively following or have completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist approved route to meet eligibility criteria for certification. ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required within one (1) year of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
• Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
• Quality Assurance Fundamentals - Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
• Compliance Monitoring - Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Training and Education - Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.

Physical Demands

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CRAWL (hands & knees)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive CLIMB - STAIRS PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY