2nd shift, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. The position performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic work appropriate to the laboratory section, including specimen collection, receipt, processing, testing, technical review, result verification and reporting, and specimen and record storage. The scientist maintains test-system integrity, ensures safe operations and service excellence, and participates in required training and education. The role is listed as a regular position with an FTE of 1 and a second (evening) shift.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry that qualifies the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) certification examination.
Knowledge and ability to perform pre-analytic workflow, including order verification, specimen collection appropriateness, processing and transport, and resolution of order issues.
Ability to collect, receive, process, prioritize, and evaluate specimens and to document and notify others about unacceptable specimens.
Ability to perform analytical testing, specimen preparation, technical review and interpretation, troubleshooting, result verification and reporting, and post-test specimen storage.
Ability to maintain test-system integrity, respond to inquiries, amend reports, and store documents and records.
Ability to follow laboratory quality-control, safety, universal-precaution, and exposure-control procedures.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical laboratory internship experience.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
Report test results in a timely manner and according to laboratory protocols.
Follow quality-control procedures and report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform routine and as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment and calibrate equipment as required.
Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens; notify the supervisor when unable to resolve an issue.
Follow laboratory and hospital safety policies, universal precautions, exposure-control plans, and procedures for handling chemicals and infectious materials.
Perform duties required for relief in a higher classification when requested during a supervisor’s absence.
Attend required safety-training programs and understand responsibilities related to general, departmental, and job-specific safety hazards.
Work effectively with department and hospital teams to support departmental goals and objectives.
Perform other duties requested by the primary manager, provided they do not compromise the code of conduct or patient and employee safety protocols.
Perform pre-analytic workflow, including verifying orders and non-patient information, resolving ambiguous orders, and ensuring specimens are appropriate, correctly collected, processed, and transported.
Collect, receive, and process specimens; verify labeling and appropriateness, document unacceptable specimens, prioritize processing, and aliquot specimens according to protocol.
Perform analytical testing, specimen preparation, technical review and interpretation, and troubleshooting.
Store specimens after testing, verify and report results, amend reports, respond to inquiries, and store documents and records.
Address charge capture and billing requirements and ensure safe operations and service excellence.
Meet educational requirements by reading assigned references, attending required educational meetings or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s priorities: employee engagement, patient satisfaction, quality, physician friendliness, and financial strength.
Follow the organization’s Six Ground Rules: no excuses; work as a team; bring up ideas; address poor performance; do not treat work as outside one’s job; and manage up.