Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Hickman Hospital

ProMedica•Adrian, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and complex analytical procedures, recognizes deviations, and provides interpretation following established standards and practices. This role is responsible for processing biological specimens, evaluating and solving problems related to specimen collection and processing, and performing analytical procedures. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II also operates instruments, performs scheduled maintenance, recognizes equipment malfunctions, and performs quality control testing. Additionally, this position serves as a knowledge resource for results and factors affecting them, acts as a liaison between the laboratory and healthcare team, and utilizes laboratory computer systems for data entry and inquiry. The role also involves instructing new associates and students, assessing competencies, and completing required continuing education and mandatory in-services. In the absence of a supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II may provide guidance to co-workers on staffing and technical issues.

Requirements

Doctoral, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution indicating 24 semester hours of medical technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination OR meet an alternate qualification route for Testing Personnel for High Complexity Testing as detailed in §493.1489 .
Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS OR meet an alternate experience route for High Complexity Testing Personnel as detailed in §493.1489.

Responsibilities

Performs testing.
Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Process biological specimens for analysis.
Evaluate and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing.
Performs routine and complex analytical procedures, recognizes deviations, and provides interpretation.
Operates instruments and performs procedures within the scope of training.
Performs scheduled maintenance procedures.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and acts according to established protocols.
Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records.
Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions.
Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results.
Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer systems.
Ensures accuracy of information in the computer systems and is responsible for corrective actions.
Utilizes computer software to enhance specialty area.
Instructs new associates and students as required.
With respect to experience and education, assesses competencies of other test performers.
Must complete required number of CE units.
Must complete mandatory in-services.
Maintains and upgrades personal professional development.
Provides guidance to co-workers in the absence of an on-site Supervisor regarding staffing and technical issues that arise.
Other duties as assigned.