Medical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory * Days - 28hrs/wk

About the role

Precisely and accurately performs/evaluates a variety of technical procedures by utilizing the accepted quality control techniques with the aid of automated, semi-automated, and/or manual methodologies. Also, performs diagnostic procedures in other laboratory sections and venipunctures as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science field required (chemical, physical, or biological science).
• Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required.
• One to Three years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Organizational skills needed to prioritize daily workload.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge, ability and competence in providing clinical data needed for the treatment.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures within the department accurately and precisely by following the established department policies and procedures.
• Enters test results accurately in the laboratory information system.
• Calls “critical value” or patient waiting” results within 10 minutes of test completion and documents the “critical value” was called, to whom it was called, read back and follow-up action if applicable.
• Demonstrates an ability to evaluate results of various tests and to determine the technical accuracy of test results.
• Oversees the work of a medical laboratory technician while establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to:
  • Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures,
  • pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities,
  • participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.