Medical Laboratory Scientist II
About The Position
As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
- 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory.
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Blood Banking, upon hire
- Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire
- Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire
- Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire
- Specialist in Hematology, upon hire
- Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire
- Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire
- Histotechnologist, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent 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 turn-around-time limits
- Acts as a ‘group leader’ by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department.
- Trains new employees and students in the department.
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
- Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations. Helps with training, validation records and documentation.
- Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
- Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
