Medical Laboratory Scientist- Fulltime Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. This role involves performing accurate and appropriate testing, reporting results in a timely manner, and adhering to laboratory quality control procedures. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining instruments and equipment, following safety protocols, and assisting with the orientation of new employees and students. Phlebotomy may be required, and the role may involve covering for a Technical Specialist or floating to other laboratory sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients
MLS(ASCP) required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team
Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels
Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress
Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading
Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally
Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements
After successful completion of the competency checklist, the employee may perform all highly complex, moderately complex and waived testing within the section without supervision and report patient results without supervisory or director review
MT(ASCP) - ASCP

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results and instrument or method problems
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures.
Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees
Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence
Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled
Other duties as assigned