Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Hematology

About the role

The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Hematology, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. This role involves working independently to ensure accurate results and records, and may involve technical oversight of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems affecting test performance or result reporting and either correct them or notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
• Licenses and Credentials: Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Practical and theoretical knowledge of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Skills: Advanced analytical skills and judgement, understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control, understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Abilities: Ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately, multitask in a fast-paced environment, pay careful attention to detail, adhere to written protocols, communicate with supervisors, interact professionally, and understand federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.