Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow the department's procedure in reporting STAT or Critical results to clients.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain the general appearance of the department.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual.
• Know the location and use of all applicable safety equipment.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.

Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published March 14, 1990.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Eligible for or possess national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• 1 year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and State licensure as required.
• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Good computer skills and ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of QC and QA as well as all areas of the laboratory.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with other departments and clients; good customer service skills are important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• ASCP or AMT certification.

Schedule

MN shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics offers all employees aged 21 or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year of employment.