Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technologist

BHS•Richmond, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to CLIA '88 guidelines; interprets and reports results for established tests and examinations in all areas of the laboratory: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Performs quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Duties may also include clerical tasks and related laboratory services. The Hospital Laboratory is a specialized department responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patient specimens, including blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids. It plays a critical role in patient care by providing accurate and timely test results that aid in disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and overall health monitoring. Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the lab computer system and in other appropriate areas. Collects blood samples and urine samples for drug screening as needed. Additional responsibilities include performance of quality control and preventative maintenance, specimen processing and patient venipuncture as needed. Independently performs, interprets, validates, and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Determines that the test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test, and ensures the results are approved for reporting. Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist
FULL TIME 3rd SHIFT
Ability to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to CLIA '88 guidelines
Ability to interpret and report results for established tests and examinations in all areas of the laboratory: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology
Ability to perform quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Ability to perform technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids
Ability to record and document data in the lab computer system and in other appropriate areas
Ability to collect blood samples and urine samples for drug screening as needed
Ability to perform quality control and preventative maintenance
Ability to perform specimen processing
Ability to perform patient venipuncture as needed
Ability to independently perform, interpret, validate, and correlate tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies
Ability to determine that test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeat test, and ensure the results are approved for reporting
Ability to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems
Ability to enforce hospital policies and maintain department efficiency and proficiency
Ability to perform quality assurance
Ability to perform quality control in the work area
Ability to execute patient care duties

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree with MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) and work experience to meet CLIA 88 standards for general supervisor position
Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies. Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
Membership in a professional organization is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to CLIA '88 guidelines
Interprets and reports results for established tests and examinations in all areas of the laboratory: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology
Performs quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient
Records and documents data in the lab computer system and in other appropriate areas
Collects blood samples and urine samples for drug screening as needed
Performs quality control and preventative maintenance
Performs specimen processing
Performs patient venipuncture as needed
Independently performs, interprets, validates, and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies
Determines that the test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test, and ensures the results are approved for reporting
Utilizes complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems
Enforces hospital policies and maintains department efficiency and proficiency
Image quality assurance
Quality control in the work area
Executes patient care duties