PT Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position performs laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance within the clinical laboratory.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests within the clinical laboratory.
• Recognize test inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
• Provide assistance to laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
• Report critical test results to physicians and/or nurses immediately and according to established criteria.
• Prepare test reports legibly. Initial and date own work performed.
• Review reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.
• Perform quality control tests according to procedure and maintain appropriate data recording.
• Analyze quality control data and take appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits.
• Provide assistance to laboratory coworkers in the resolution of similar problems.
• Seek help from the director as required. Document actions taken.
• Hold patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Report unresolved situations to the director.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Observe and follow department preventative maintenance schedules. Document all instrument checks, preventative maintenance, problems and corrective actions taken.
• Recognize, analyze, and take corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems.
• Provide assistance to laboratory coworkers in the resolution of similar problems.
• Seek help from the director. Report unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the director.
• Perform clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.
• Maintain tally records of work performed for workload and statistical reporting purposes. May be assigned responsibility for monthly collation of tallies.
• Help maintain files pertinent to the laboratory area.
• Check billing list for accurate laboratory charges daily.
• Contribute to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs.
• Perform specimen collection and processing duties as needed or assigned and according to policies established.
• Attend department staff meetings and in service training.
• Attend and participate in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing education program.
• Keep work area neat and clean, and restock daily supplies.
• Assist the director in inventory control, requisition of supplies and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology (Laboratory Science) program that is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized Medical Technology certification is preferred.