Medical Laboratory Scientist | Lab - Blood Bank

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. The MLS/MT performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. He/She complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens. The MLS/MT performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, and bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related scientific discipline required by CLIA
• Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 year of job start

Experience

1 year experience preferred

Reports To

Laboratory Operation Manager/Director of Laboratory

Supervises

N/A

Physical Demands

• Moderately active work involving sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
• Exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
• Close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
• Active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

• Demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.