Medical Laboratory Scientist - Midnight Shift

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

7d•$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 role requires competency in specified General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology, or Cancer Center functions. The scientist performs testing accurately according to procedure manuals, verifies specimen identification and critical values, processes orders, meets turnaround times, follows quality-control procedures, and documents corrective actions. The role also includes preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, compliance with laboratory and organizational safety policies, participation in quality assurance, and attendance at required training and staff meetings.

Requirements

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

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, troubleshoot basic issues, and contact the appropriate hotline when necessary.
Follow ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies and review the laboratory safety manual annually.
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-service sessions and staff meetings as required.
Perform assigned work safely and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as required.
For Microbiology assignments, interpret microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears, and antibiotic susceptibility testing; perform quality control; use the laboratory computer to process test requests and inoculate clinical specimens to media; and document calls as necessary.
Maintain competency in assigned section tasks, which may include General Lab disciplines, Blood Bank benches and site-specific tasks, or Cancer Center Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis.