Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Molecular Biology

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitable solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results. Some examples of tests performed include:
• Performing routine and specialized blood tests to: Type and cross-match blood and assumes responsibility for compatibility between patient and donor.
• Isolating and identifying any unusual or abnormal blood incompatibility factors.
• Identifying atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Performing standard hematologic procedures, as well as more specialized and difficult procedures, such as:
• Identifying and quantifying all formed elements of blood (i.e. platelets, leukocytes, etc.).
• Identifying coagulation factors.
• Isolating microorganisms from a variety of clinical specimens with emphasis on rapid detection of pathogenic organisms using specialized morphological and biochemical methods. Performing antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Performing chemical analyses of body fluids in order to determine conditions, such as level of glucose, sodium, potassium, chlorides, carbon dioxide, drugs and alcohol in the blood.
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports; relay test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them.
• Assists in the instruction of students and residents and in the orientation of new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values and uses results to identify potential problems.
• Performs new tests and procedures during development stages and makes recommendations for modification and establishment of new tests and procedures.
• Maintains equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Logs in specimen and maintains records of specimen during tests; walks to patient floors, draws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to Pathology for testing.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches and so forth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• Credentials: National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
• Experience: One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
• Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
• Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range

$29.53-$48.72

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Mon - Fri (first shift, hours vary)

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No