Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist - Full Time / Variable

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist plays a crucial role in the clinical departments of the laboratory, supporting the mission to care for those who care for others. This position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members, and co-workers/peers.
• Contributes in problem-solving activities intra-and inter-departmentally.
• Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department.
• Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner.
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to medical director, co-workers, and physicians through informal updates, written, and verbal communications.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for areas worked, communicates shortages to supervisor or lead.
• Performs Clinical Laboratory Testing in an Efficient Manner:
• Begins duties immediately upon reporting to work.
• Procedures performed in accordance with approved procedure manual.
• Prioritizes/reorganizes workload in response to STAT requests.
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment.
• Produces Accurate Results with Minimal Clerical/Data Entry Errors Including Omissions:
• Correlates data and monitors test results for reasonability.
• Reports all critical test values to appropriate individuals.
• Follows protocols for running controls and accepting and verifying results.
• Notifies supervisor/leads of out-of-control, discrepant or unexpected results within expected time frames.
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment.
• Ensures Quality of Results Reported through Quality Control Procedures:
• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies, documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follows protocols for running controls and accepting and verifying results.
• Notifies supervisor/leads of out-of-control, discrepant or unexpected results within expected time frames.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program with a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Successful completion of MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Mets federal guidelines (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments/CLIA) for performing high complexity testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals from multiple disciplines.
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Able to monitor own work to ensure quality while demonstrating excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must accept responsibility to model all facets of cooperative team member dynamics.
• Must be committed to patient safety goals.
• Must collect and process all biological specimens in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Must attend and participate in departmental meetings on a regular basis.
• Must operate laboratory computer relative to job functions.
• Must project a competent, caring attitude to clients.
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to patients, specimens, and records.
• Must implement improvements as able or seek help from coworkers and supervisor.
• Must assist coworkers, as needed, to meet workload priorities.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team.