Medical Laboratory Scientist/Med Lab Techician

Major Job Functions

• Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results and instrument or method problems
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Fulfills established procedures for laboratory quality control. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures
• Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees
• Aids in the orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
• Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
• Performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence
• Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients
• MLS(ASCP) required
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required: Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients; Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team; Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels; Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress; Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading; Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally; Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements; After successful completion of the competency checklist, the employee may perform all highly complex, moderately complex and waived testing within the section without supervision and report patient results without supervisory or director review
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling; Manual dexterity; Ability to speak plainly; Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors; May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material; Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently; Handles multiple priorities; Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure; Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility; Works alone and with others effectively; Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
• Required Licenses And Certifications: MLS(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology