Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS-MT- Incentive Eligible

St Lukes Hospital•Duluth, MN

67d

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist-MSL-MT performs laboratory analysis, evaluates laboratory results and reports results promptly and accurately. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems, supervises other laboratorians and assists in the maintenance of laboratory systems.

Requirements

Bachelor#s degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR documented equivalent education and training per ASCP Board of Certification alternate routes for certification
ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) within twelve (12) months of hire into this position, or if hired prior to 1/1/2004, certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Those hired without valid certification are encouraged to take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass this certifying exam within three (3) consecutive administrations of the exam within twelve (12) months of hire.
Knowledge of current clinical laboratory procedures and policies
Knowledge of laboratory test results and their correlation with physiologic condition
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
Technical ability in the following clinical laboratory departments hematology, chemistry, immunohematology and blood banking, microbiology, serology, coagulation and urinalysis
Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
Extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently, often while under stress
To understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
To operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments
To maintain absolute accuracy in regard to patient name, Id number and results
To maintain accurate records
READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.