Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Defiance Regional Hospital
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat, and prevent medical conditions. The role applies critical thinking to evaluate and resolve issues involving biological specimens, analyze specimens, interpret test results, and answer questions about results and factors that may affect them. The Medical Laboratory Scientist also supports effective communication between the laboratory and health care teams while maintaining patient confidentiality. The position performs routine and complex analytical procedures, processes specimens, operates laboratory instruments, conducts scheduled maintenance, monitors quality control, and uses laboratory computer systems. It also includes instructing new associates and students, assessing the competency of other test performers as appropriate to experience and education, completing continuing education and mandatory in-services, and providing guidance to co-workers on staffing and technical issues when an on-site supervisor is absent. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR transcripts demonstrating 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (including 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours in biology, and 12 semester hours in chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination); OR meet an alternate qualification route for Testing Personnel for High Complexity Testing.
- American Society of Pathology (ASCP) MLS certification or categorical eligibility at the time of hire, with certification achieved within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintain hospital and departmental policies and procedures and comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Process biological specimens and evaluate and resolve issues related to specimen collection and processing.
- Perform routine and complex analytical procedures, recognize deviations, and interpret results.
- Operate instruments and perform procedures within the scope of training.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and respond to equipment malfunctions according to established protocols.
- Perform, record, and maintain accurate quality control records; recognize out-of-control results and take appropriate action.
- Answer inquiries about results and factors affecting results; liaise between the laboratory and health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform routine inquiries and data entry in laboratory computer systems, ensure information accuracy, and take corrective action as needed.
- Use computer software to enhance the specialty area.
- Instruct new associates and students as required.
- Assess competencies of other test performers in accordance with experience and education.
- Complete required continuing education units and mandatory in-services and maintain professional development.
- Guide co-workers on staffing and technical issues when an on-site supervisor is absent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits, including compensation and programs to support family, finances, and personal well-being.
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Career Level
Mid Level
