Job Abstract

JOB SUMMARY

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• · Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
• · Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• · Performs, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• · Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
• · Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• · Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
• · Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• · Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• · Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• · Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• · Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.
• · Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• · Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• · Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• · Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• · Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• · Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• · No experience required.

Preferred:

Specialty certification and clinical laboratory work experience in Hematopathology

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• · Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.
• · Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Up to 19.99 hours per week, varied shifts as needed.