Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS/MLT | Full Time | Evenings

Concord Hospital, Inc • Laconia, NH

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and specialized medical laboratory diagnostic tests, procedures, experiments and analyses on blood and body fluid specimens for the purpose of providing laboratory data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Job specific criteria will vary depending on the clinical area of assignment. Reports directly to technical section supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other related science degrees accepted in conjunction with a combination of experience and training.
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
• Must posses appropriate experience or certification to qualify as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA '88 regulations [CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i)].
• Varies with designated laboratory section. Experience in acute care hospital lab preferred.
• Working experience and enhanced knowledge-base in laboratory area of expertise.
• Demonstrates evidence of recognizing the value of working successfully amongst team.
• Must be knowledgeable of laboratory regulations and proficient in aspects of continuous quality improvement.
• A current comprehensive understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and how this knowledge can best be applied in direct collaboration with the patient care team, in arriving at a correct diagnosis at the correct time on the correct patient.
• High level of experience with Laboratory Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, documents, and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic assays.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Checks, calibrates and maintains equipment in working order, performing preventive maintenance at prescribed intervals. Insures adequate reagent supplies according to Laboratory and Section policies. Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Performs technical, procedural and administrative problem solving.
• Acts as technical resource to the Laboratory and all hospital employees, providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills and applications of test procedures. Assists the Section Supervisor in the evaluation of new procedures, installation of new instrumentation, and training on new or modified instrumentation or equipment. Writes technical procedures utilizing the CLSI format. Performs supervisory responsibilities in designated laboratory section in the absence of the section supervisor, as assigned.
• Trains and orients Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians, including students.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as required or assigned. Volunteers for additional tasks.
• Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees