Medical Laboratory Scientist - FT - Day Shift

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

3d•$30 - $45

About The Position

Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Depending on the assigned section, the scientist performs and maintains competency in relevant general laboratory disciplines, blood bank procedures, microbiology, or Cancer Center testing. General Lab disciplines may include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Special Chemistry/Hematology, and Flow Cytometry. Blood Bank work includes the receiving and dispensing window, automated and manual testing, components, and applicable Wilmington site-specific tasks. Microbiology work includes interpretation of cultures, direct specimen smears, and antibiotic susceptibility testing for clinically relevant organisms. Cancer Center work includes Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis. The role requires accurate testing and specimen/order processing, adherence to turnaround times, verification and documentation of critical values and calls, quality control and corrective-action documentation, scheduled preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. The scientist follows laboratory and organizational safety policies, participates in quality assurance and required meetings or in-services, and works professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, or a Bachelor of Science in a chemical, physical, or biological science.
No laboratory work experience is required; recent graduates are acceptable.
ASCP eligible or equivalent.
Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, infection prevention techniques and procedures, and quality assurance principles and techniques.
Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures accurately and interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.
Ability to use computer software.
Skill in using automated laboratory equipment, manual dexterity, and normal color vision.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Perform all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
Verify specimen identification, process orders, adhere to established turnaround times, document calls, and verify critical values.
Follow established quality control procedures and document corrective actions as necessary.
Perform and record scheduled preventive maintenance procedures; perform basic troubleshooting and contact the appropriate hotline when necessary.
Follow ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies, review the laboratory safety manual annually, and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or violations promptly.
Cooperate with leadership and coworkers, maintain rapport with other departments, present a professional appearance, and answer telephone calls courteously and promptly.
Participate in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
Attend departmental in-services and staff meetings as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Maintain competency in assigned General Lab disciplines, Blood Bank benches and applicable site-specific tasks, microbiology procedures, or Cancer Center testing.