Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) performs chemical, histochemical, or morphological analyses on specimens using laboratory instrumentation and microscopes in accordance with company-approved policies and procedures. The role ensures the quality of results and determines the validity of reportable results, and serves as a resource for physicians regarding laboratory testing. The position performs clinical laboratory testing in areas including hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned. It also involves specimen collection and processing, testing for transfusion purposes, quality control, and calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory testing systems and instruments. This job description is representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with the title and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of duties; employees may be directed to perform other tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience, including comparable military training, in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Must meet all personnel requirements for testing personnel under CLIA 88.
- Required laboratory professional certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW.
- One year of experience in a clinical setting; hospital-based laboratory experience preferred.
- High emotional intelligence and critical-thinking ability.
- One of the listed certifications is required upon hire: Medical Laboratory Technician (AAB Board of Registry, American Medical Technologist, or American Society for Clinical Pathology); Medical Laboratory Scientist (American Medical Technologist); Medical Technologist (AAB Board of Registry or American Society for Clinical Pathology); or Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Department of Health and Human Services or Department of Health, Education, and Welfare).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a hospital-based laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Collect, process, and handle blood and other biological specimens according to established procedures, and instruct patients in proper sample collection.
- Perform assigned clinical laboratory tests in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, and perform blood counts using a microscope.
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and, when needed, draw blood from a patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein while observing principles of sepsis.
- Develop and maintain cell and tissue cultures for testing, as appropriate.
- Isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques.
- Perform quality control on test results to ensure validity and accuracy.
- Calibrate and troubleshoot testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established accuracy standards.
- Maintain records and report results according to established procedures.
- Act as a resource for physicians regarding laboratory testing.
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Job Type
Full-time
