3rd shift Medical Laboratory Scientist, 7 on 7 off

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 laboratory workflows, including specimen collection, receipt, processing, testing, technical review, result verification and reporting, documentation, and specimen storage. The role also maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment, supports quality control, and follows safety and exposure-control procedures. This is a third-shift position with a 7-on, 7-off schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry, qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certification examination.
Ability to perform all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate to the laboratory section, including order verification, specimen suitability checks, processing, and transport.
Ability to collect, receive, process, and evaluate specimens; verify labeling; prioritize processing; and aliquot specimens according to established protocols.
Ability to perform analytical testing, specimen preparation, technical review and interpretation, troubleshooting, and post-test workflows.
Ability to verify and report results, amend reports, respond to inquiries, and store documents and records.
Ability to follow laboratory quality-control, safety, universal-precaution, chemical-safety, and exposure-control procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide service excellence.

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 established protocols.
Follow laboratory 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 an issue cannot be resolved.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, chemical safety, and exposure control for blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Attend required safety-training programs and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related hazards.
Perform duties required for relief in a higher classification when requested during a supervisor’s absence.
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 stated conduct or patient- and employee-safety protocols.
Complete pre-analytic workflows, including verifying orders and non-patient information, resolving unclear or duplicate orders, and ensuring specimens are appropriate and correctly processed and transported.
Collect, receive, label-check, evaluate, prioritize, process, and aliquot specimens; document unacceptable specimens and required notifications.
Perform analytical testing, specimen preparation, technical review and interpretation, and troubleshooting while maintaining test-system integrity.
Complete post-test workflows, including specimen storage, result verification and reporting, report amendments, responses to inquiries, and storage of documents and records.
Support charge capture and billing, ensure safe operations, and provide 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; We are a team; Bring up your ideas; Poor performance will be addressed; ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable; Manage Up.