Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - FT - Night
About The Position
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They analyze patient samples using varied laboratory equipment and techniques, operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments, and assume responsibility for resolving problems across the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing continuum. This is a full-time, on-site, third-shift position for 40 hours per week. The position is non-exempt and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. It is not patient-facing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field; persons completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, or applicable state laboratory personnel licensure, or an eligible single-discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology; certification-eligible persons may be considered.
- Follow applicable OSHA guidelines and hospital and departmental safety procedures.
- Proficiency in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to follow directions accurately.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience performing specimen collection or testing.
Responsibilities
- Process and handle blood and other biological specimens according to established procedures, applying knowledge of specimen collection and pre-analytical considerations.
- Perform and report clinical laboratory tests in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, and immunohematology.
- Perform quality control on analytical systems and identify systems that are out of control.
- Troubleshoot questionable or erratic results, take appropriate remedial action when test systems are outside control limits, and report unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, laboratory policies and procedures, and leadership direction; understand equipment functionality, limitations, and malfunctioning.
- Participate in the proficiency testing program as assigned.
- Research and set up new procedures and analytical equipment; write, review, and edit laboratory documents in the document management system.
- Inventory supplies as directed, identify opportunities to conserve supplies or improve efficiency, and evaluate new products and supplies as directed.
- Provide education and training to new team members, students, and interns as directed, including learner communication, feedback, goal-setting, competency evaluation, and documentation support.
- Prepare lectures and study materials for clinical interns as needed.
- Assess other technical staff's competency on non-waived test systems as directed, in accordance with federal CLIA rules.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
