Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) - Oceana County

Trinity Health•Shelby, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist perform analysis of blood, urine, stool, and body fluids. Evaluates reports on the basis of the clinical and analytical conditions and is responsible for maintaining the quality of the Laboratory testing. In addition, they have oversight of policies, procedures, and specific testing within a larger department. A lead MLS also has oversight of policies, procedures, and specific testing within a larger department. The additional duties over and above a Medical Laboratory Scientist include but are not limited to at least three of the following: Lab Safety Officer, key administrator of temperature monitoring system, key operator on laboratory analyzer, responsible for non-routine instrument maintenance and upkeep, oversight of quality control, involved in test method validation, oversight of small equipment (thermometer, pipettes, timers etc.), chargemaster maintenance, proficiency testing program, supply ordering and oversight of inventory, Meditech Superuser, training of staff in the area they lead, etc. They will also oversee one of the following general departments: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Blood Bank. They are responsible to educate staff on changes within their departments and address any issues that arise with general errors made by staff within their areas. They are the general point person for that department and are expected to bring up any problems, concerns, ideas for improvement, and new/old testing changes that may need to be made

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related discipline.
Registry or Certification by professional organization such as the ASCP or equivalent is required.
Ability to read, speak and write English effectively.

Nice To Haves

At least one year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I with above average performance, preferably one year experience as a MLS II.

Responsibilities

Analysis of blood, urine, stool, and body fluids
Evaluates reports on the basis of the clinical and analytical conditions
Maintaining the quality of the Laboratory testing
Oversight of policies, procedures, and specific testing within a larger department
Lab Safety Officer
Key administrator of temperature monitoring system
Key operator on laboratory analyzer
Responsible for non-routine instrument maintenance and upkeep
Oversight of quality control
Involved in test method validation
Oversight of small equipment (thermometer, pipettes, timers etc.)
Chargemaster maintenance
Proficiency testing program
Supply ordering and oversight of inventory
Meditech Superuser
Training of staff in the area they lead
Oversee one of the following general departments: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Blood Bank
Responsible to educate staff on changes within their departments
Address any issues that arise with general errors made by staff within their areas