Medical Laboratory Scientist

BHS•Lexington, KY

17d

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works in the Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, which emphasizes precise, patient-centered testing and continuous improvement. The position maintains technical competency, uses laboratory information system functions and downtime procedures, evaluates testing procedures, and selects appropriate investigative techniques. It identifies and addresses issues that could affect test results, evaluates specimen acceptability, documents unacceptable specimens, and communicates specimen requirements. The role also identifies problems with specimens, test orders, and registration; troubleshoots clinical and instrument problems; and communicates professionally with coworkers and customers when delays occur.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by a recognized certifying agency.
Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain technical competency related to job functions.
Understand pertinent laboratory information system (LIS) functions and perform downtime procedures effectively.
Evaluate each procedure performed and choose appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test results, and notify appropriate personnel.
Determine specimen acceptability through visual inspection or recognition of abnormal or unusual results.
Document unacceptable specimens according to policy and communicate specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
Assess job functions and take appropriate action when problems are detected.
Identify problems with specimens, test orders, and registration, and take appropriate action.
Troubleshoot professionally and communicate with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
Use complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems.