Med Lab Scientist

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required.
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.
Completion of medical technology training required.

Responsibilities

Rotate in a variety of areas to include Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro & Special Chemistry.
Perform, record and review scheduled QC.
Take immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
Perform and record routine maintenance of equipment.
Recognize and document poor instrument performance and take appropriate action independently.
Verify specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
Accurately perform low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
Report test results accurately and appropriately.
Report critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
Prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.
Use spare time to assist other areas as needed.
Perform phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Monitor supply inventory and take appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
Review work performed by clinical laboratory assistants.
Perform corrective actions if required.
Perform expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
Ensure accuracy of work being reported by assigned department.
Examine review lists, pending logs and the like.
Resolve problems immediately and communicate with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.