Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
Medical Lab Scientists perform various tests to analyze blood, body fluids, and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel. Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, they precisely and accurately order, perform, and evaluate technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. They properly collect blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, as well as employees. They receive, process, and distribute specimens appropriately and in a timely manner, and properly store specimens for further testing, as needed. They assist with the training of new employees and students, and maintain equipment and supply inventory. They adhere to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e., attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. They maintain knowledge and practice current regulatory guidelines. They prepare and participate in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP, and AABB. They follow best practices for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- Adherence to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e., attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures.
- Knowledge and practice of current regulatory guidelines.
- Preparation for and participation in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB.
- Following best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Joint Commission, CAP, and AABB regulatory processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform various tests to analyze blood, body fluids, and tissues.
- Order, perform, and evaluate technical procedures in the clinical laboratory.
- Collect blood specimens ensuring patient safety and age-specific considerations.
- Receive, process, and distribute specimens appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Store specimens for further testing as needed.
- Assist with the training of new employees and students.
- Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
- Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge and practice current regulatory guidelines.
- Prepare for and participate in processes relating to regulatory agencies.
- Follow best practices for infection control.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
