Medical Laboratory Scientist - Weekend Overnight

About The Job

Working hours for this role will be 10:30pm - 7am, every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night. This role will be in the core laboratory section which includes chemistry, hematology, UA, coagulation and blood bank.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, required.
• Licenses and Certifications: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP or equivalent, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.