Medical Lab Scientist II
About The Position
The Medical Lab Scientist II oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned shift or department and performs general testing in the analytical core laboratory, including transfusion services. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and applies advanced technical knowledge to laboratory testing and clinical relevance. It serves as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services and supports process-improvement initiatives. The position may also involve phlebotomy and specimen management, and requires working in a self-directed manner. The scientist performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role supports patient care through clinical correlation of results, recognition of patterns of bias, timely communication of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround times. It also includes calibration and quality-control procedures, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and assistance with QC and calibration reports. The position is based at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, a Level I Trauma Center serving Denver and the surrounding region. The hospital provides a broad range of specialties and services and is home to Flight For Life Colorado.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science.
- Two years of relevant laboratory work experience.
- MLS with ASCP certification, or MT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of an assigned shift or department.
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens in accordance with section standard operating procedures.
- Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround times.
- Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are performed within established parameters.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot major automated equipment, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repairs.
- Assist the department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparing QC and calibration reports and ensure records are complete and accurate.
- Serve as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services.
- Assist with process-improvement initiatives.
- May perform phlebotomy and specimen-management duties.
- Communicate professionally with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, laboratory stakeholders, and the general public.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
