Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action. Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals. Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions. Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals. Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities. Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members. Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable. Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, a chemical, physical or biological degree, or a Medical Technology degree.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, a chemical, physical or biological degree, or a Medical Technology degree.
- MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc.
- Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
- Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked.
- Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
- Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
- Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members.
- Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
- Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
