Medical Lab Scientist

Conifer Health Solutions•Rock Hill, SC

1d•$15,000•Onsite

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. They properly store specimens for further testing, as needed. They assist with the training of new employees and students. They 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

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as: military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489
have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491
Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1 year of medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy.
Properly processes specimens for in-house as well as reference lab testing.
Preserves and packages specimens in accordance with applicable guidelines for the safe transport of biological specimens.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Maintains adequate supply inventory.
Performs laboratory analysis and interprets results in a variety of disciplines.
Verifies critical lab results by repeat analysis and specimen recollection, where appropriate.
Accurately demonstrates skills with pipetting and diluting specimens.
Identifies inefficiencies and inaccuracies, responding appropriately and making recommendations for resolution.
Actively participates in departmental and interdepartmental PI activities.
Performs related duties as required.