Medical Laboratory Scientist - YH Microbiology - Days (Certified)

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and/or specialized testing and procedures with supervision as appropriate.
• Operates a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Maintains quality control and instrument check procedures and related records.
• Oversees the work of other personnel by training, allocating, and monitoring work.
• Performs surveys and comparative analyses of work units; participates in research activities and investigates new products.
• Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in bodily fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, autopsy and surgical specimens.
• Determines compatibility of donor blood products with intended recipient.
• Counts, describes morphology of, and performs specialized studies on blood and other body fluid cells.
• Performs coagulation testing.
• Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory services.
• Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.
• Participates in department specific and/or system-wide projects of varying scope and duration.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Required and College Diploma Required (as part of CAP requirements, a college diploma is required provided the field of study is indicated on the diploma).
• Work Experience: 2 years in Medical Technology or a related science, or 3 years in Medical Technology or a related science (preferred).
• Licenses: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP upon hire (required).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good communication and computer skills.