Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician works in the Blood Transfusion Service Department at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. This is a full-time day-shift position from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The role performs laboratory testing, equipment and reagent maintenance, quality control, result documentation and reporting, and client support. The employee also helps train new employees and students and follows company integrity, safety, and PPE policies.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS).
ASCP or AMT certification, eligibility for certification, or comparable certification is required.
Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to perform accurate data entry and analysis in a potentially noisy environment.
Ability to maintain accuracy and integrity in test performance and results reporting, and to read small print on labels.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds with both hands for distances up to 50 yards, and lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to approximately five feet.
Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens and operate common clinical laboratory pipetting devices.
Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly walk short distances.
Ability to work with exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals and comply with applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform tests accurately and efficiently according to established policies and procedures.
Perform and document daily or routine maintenance and quality control on equipment and reagents used for testing.
Recognize problems with instruments, reagents, test results, or supplies and initiate problem-solving procedures.
Record results accurately, completely, and legibly; use computer systems correctly to generate results; and notify clients of panic-value results as appropriate.
Address client questions and problems courteously and efficiently in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Participate in training new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
Comply with corporate integrity and safety policies.
Perform other duties as required to contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
Adhere to company safety, ergonomic, health, and PPE policies; complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.