Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

About the role

Community Hematology Oncology provides comprehensive medical care in a community setting for adults coping with a diagnosis of cancer or serious blood disorders. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides technical support in the OHSU Community Oncology Laboratory to complete laboratory testing for clinic patients. The MLS performs Hematology, Chemistry and Urinalysis testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in all sections of OHSU Community Oncology Laboratory with accuracy, speed and efficiency using hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microscope.
• Fulfills job responsibilities ethically, professionally and with personal integrity; functions as a part of the team by exhibiting excellent communications, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Completes competency training and annual review of policies and procedure manuals in a timely manner.
• Comply with Safety policies/processes and HIPAA regulations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, site meetings, and training sessions.
• Maintains and documents personal continuing education.
• Keeps abreast of work unit issues and activities.
• Assists with miscellaneous technical administrative functions to support daily laboratory activities.
• When delegated, training of new employees and mentors less experienced employees.
• Observes and reports changes in patient’s condition.
• Multitasks effectively, accesses appropriate staff resources when needed.
• Willingly cross trains and/or participate in projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological field, and current certification MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire, and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field, and four years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks.
• Generalist experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Specimen Processing.
• Basic computer experience; able to use software such as Word and Excel.
• General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations, and safety.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Skills in handling laboratory specimens, record keeping and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Accurately identifying abnormal and normal cells and cellular morphology.
• Competent in computer skills; software like Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, multitask, apply critical thinking skills, meet deadlines, and meet urgent patient, provider and system needs.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and supportive professional behavior.
• Demonstrates evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize workload and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the lab.
• 2 years or more of Hematology experience.
• Past Oncology experience.
• Current Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Working knowledge of Oncology medical terminology and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological field, and current certification MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire, and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field, and four years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks.
• Generalist experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Specimen Processing.
• Basic computer experience; able to use software such as Word and Excel.
• General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations, and safety.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Skills in handling laboratory specimens, record keeping and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Accurately identifying abnormal and normal cells and cellular morphology.
• Competent in computer skills; software like Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, multitask, apply critical thinking skills, meet deadlines, and meet urgent patient, provider and system needs.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and supportive professional behavior.
• Demonstrates evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize workload and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the lab.
• 2 years or more of Hematology experience.
• Past Oncology experience.
• Current Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Working knowledge of Oncology medical terminology and procedures.