Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Defiance Regional Hospital
About The Position
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you perform complex laboratory tests that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions. You evaluate and solve problems related to biological specimens, analyze and interpret test results, answer questions about results and factors that may affect them, and help foster communication between the laboratory and health care teams. The role also includes maintaining equipment and quality-control records, using laboratory computer systems, supporting training and competency assessment, completing continuing education, and providing guidance to coworkers when an on-site supervisor is absent.
Requirements
- Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR transcripts showing 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours in medical technology courses or 24 semester hours in science courses, with 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.
- ASCP MLS or categorical eligibility at hire, with certification achieved within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Process biological specimens for analysis and evaluate and solve problems 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.
- Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Perform scheduled maintenance procedures, recognize equipment malfunctions, and follow established protocols.
- Perform, record, and maintain accurate quality-control records; identify out-of-control results and take appropriate action.
- Answer inquiries about results and factors affecting results, and serve as a liaison between the laboratory and health care team while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform routine inquiries and data entry in laboratory computer systems, ensure information accuracy, take corrective action as needed, and use software to support the specialty area.
- Instruct new associates and students as required and assess the competencies of other test performers based on experience and education.
- Complete required continuing education units and mandatory in-services, and maintain and upgrade professional development.
- Provide coworkers with guidance 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 employees' family, finances, and personal well-being.
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Career Level
Mid Level
