Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Provide quality work in Trained/Competency technical areas.
• Maintains excellent laboratory skills at all times & performs tests within specified turnaround time.
• Completes required documentation in MediaLab® of all training and competency work.
• Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the Technical Leadership and Management.
• Documents completely in the performance of technical procedures, including QC, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Completes appropriate training to perform capillary and venous collections from all age groups, including neonates to geriatrics, as needed.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.
• Attends in-services, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies.
• Makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall functions, policies, and procedures of the assigned area to ensure accurate and quality patient care.
• Understands and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to bio-hazardous material.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or A categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/subspecialty as applicable to job responsibilities. Must be MT or MLS (ASCP) certified or eligible.

Pay

Salary Range: $30.45-$45.67 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Schedule

Shift: 8:00pm-6:30am, weekend and Holiday rotation