Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights - 4x10s, No Weekends)

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About the Role

Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. May require working with infectious agents.

Schedule

Nights/No Weekends, 4x10s: Mon-Thurs 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Receives, sorts, assesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Assesses potential performance problems that may occur during testing, takes appropriate action as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
• Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Positions are available at levels 1-3 depending on experience, license/certification, and education.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1)

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor’s Degree which includes:
  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or
  • 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations preferred: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2)

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor’s Degree which includes:
  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or
  • 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3)

• Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), or Bachelor’s Degree which includes:
  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or
  • 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Experience: 5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military, or NILA.

Skills

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.