Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

Provides information for patient diagnosis and treatment by processing and maintaining the stability of patient specimens and by performing the ordered laboratory tests.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Shifts: Days Monday thru Friday. 10am - 6:30pm
• Training: Flexible hours for the first 4-6 weeks, rotating shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all testing that qualifies under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) definition of moderate complexity testing, as well as waived testing.
• Follow the department procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to the department quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct or immediately notify manager.
• Follow the laboratories established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratories established acceptable levels of performance.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.
• Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Science or related science, which includes a one-year internship in an approved clinical laboratory required.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a clinical, hospital, or referral laboratory setting, utilizing electronic Health Records (EHR) required. One (1) year of experience in phlebotomy preferred.