Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Technologist
Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL
•$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. This role involves recognizing and addressing conditions that affect test results. Interested individuals must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology.
Requirements
- BS Degree
- 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.
Benefits
- Continuing education
- On-site training
- Professional and personal development programs
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
