Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories•Dayton, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician performs laboratory tests accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role includes routine equipment and reagent maintenance, quality control, recognizing and addressing issues, recording and reporting results, responding to client questions, and helping train new employees and students. The position is located at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and is offered on full-time evening or night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS).
ASCP or AMT certification, eligibility for certification, or comparable qualification 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 read small print on labels.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds with both hands for distances up to 50 yards.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to approximately five feet.
Manual dexterity to manipulate various specimen types and operate common clinical laboratory pipetting devices.
Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly walk short distances.
Familiarity with and adherence to company safety, ergonomic, and health policies; compliance with PPE requirements in laboratory or other biohazard areas; and timely completion of required safety training and health evaluations.

Responsibilities

Perform tests accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform and record 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 appropriately notify clients of panic value results.
Address client-related questions and problems courteously and efficiently, following department policies and procedures.
Participate in training new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
Comply with all corporate integrity and safety policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
Perform other duties as required to contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.