About the position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities.
- Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
- Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies.
- Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures.
- Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.
- Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership.
- May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned.
- Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
- Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
- Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities.
- Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area.
- Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned.
- May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related field.
- American Medical Technologists OR American Society for Clinical Pathology certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Two years of technical experience.
Benefits
- Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
