Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Technician

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

1d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing all procedures related to their assigned section and the laboratory in general. They must recognize and address conditions that affect test results. Interested individuals must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology. The Medical Laboratory Technician requires an AS Degree and MLT Board eligibility.

Requirements

BS Degree (Required)
MLS Board eligible
AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists
ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Nice To Haves

AS Degree, MLT Board eligible

Responsibilities

Assists physicians in bone marrow preparation.
Collects blood and swab samples from patients when necessary.
Inventories supplies and reagents.
Maintains a clean, neat work area and decontaminates area when needed.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Performs all testing activity related to that assigned section of the laboratory, including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing. Reports test results to authorized personnel.
Performs daily quality control in area assigned and records data.
Performs preventative maintenance on instruments.
Performs proficiency testing for CAP Surveys.
Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance and instrumentation.
Recognizes problems that adversely affect test results.
Seeks opportunities to improve department performance and productivity.