Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Defiance Regional Hospital

ProMedica•Defiance, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you perform complex lab tests essential for diagnosing, treating and preventing a variety of medical conditions. You will use critical thinking as you evaluate and solve problems related to biological specimens that you analyze and you will provide interpretation of those tests. When questions arise regarding results or factors affecting results, you serve as the expert when answering. You also act as a connector to foster effective communication between the lab and health care teams.

Requirements

Doctoral, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, 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
American Society of Pathology (ASCP) MLS or Categorical eligible at time of hire with certification achieved within one year of hire.

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.