MLS Hematology

Responsibilities

• Prepares and determines suitable solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
• Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
• Examples of Tests Performed:
• Blood Bank / Immunohematology
• Type and cross-match blood and assumes responsibility for compatibility between patient and donor.
• Isolate and identify any unusual or abnormal blood incompatibility factors.
• Identify atypical conditions in blood specimens.
• Hematology
• Identifies and quantifies all formed elements of blood (i.e. platelets, leukocytes, etc.).
• Identifies coagulation factors.
• Microbiology
• Isolates microorganisms from a variety of clinical specimens with emphasis on rapid detection of pathogenic organisms using specialized morphological and biochemical methods.
• Performs antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Chemistry
• Performs chemical analyses of body fluids in order to determine conditions, such as level of glucose, sodium potassium, chlorides, carbon dioxide, drugs and alcohol in the blood.
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports; relay test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them.
• Discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
• Aids in the instruction of students and residents and in the orientation of new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values and uses results to identify potential problems.
• Performs new tests and procedures during development stages and makes recommendations for modification and establishment of new tests and procedures.
• Maintains equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Logs in specimen and maintains records of specimen during tests; walks to patient floors, draws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to Pathology for testing.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches and so forth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• Credentials: National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
• Experience: One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

Required Skills and Abilities

• The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately.
• The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
• The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
• Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
• Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range

$29.53-$48.72

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 3p-1130p Rotating weekends and holidays

Work Shift

Evening

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No