Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lab Clinical Lab - FT Evenings

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing and evaluates results to support accurate, timely patient care. The role reviews results before release, investigates suspect or unexpected findings, reports critical values, and completes testing within established turnaround-time expectations, including STAT and timed testing requirements. The scientist also performs quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities; follows laboratory procedures and patient-safety requirements; and contributes to effective teamwork, quality improvement, and corporate compliance. The position is full-time and scheduled for evenings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in chemical, physical, biological, or medical laboratory science from an accredited college or university.
Current national certification or licensure at the Technologist/Scientist level from an accredited credentialing agency, or proof of qualification to sit for and pass the MLS examination within three months of hire.
MT or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
Light-to-medium physical-demand capabilities.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, recognize discrepancies and unexpected results, exercise sound judgment within established procedures, and appropriately escalate issues that may affect patient care or laboratory result accuracy.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate test results before release in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
Recognize suspect results using laboratory-defined criteria, instrument flags, system alerts, inconsistencies with previous results, or other indicators, and investigate as needed.
Consult with clinicians and colleagues to investigate potential sources of error or interference that could affect test performance or results.
Report critical test values to appropriate individuals according to established procedures.
Complete testing efficiently within turnaround-time expectations, including STAT and timed testing requirements.
Maintain accuracy and address errors through established reporting, investigation, and corrective-action processes.
Perform quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities according to laboratory protocols.
Maintain and calibrate assigned analytical instruments according to established procedures.
Adhere to laboratory quality-control policies and document required activities; perform controls and evaluate QC results before reporting patient results as applicable.
Participate in proficiency testing and quality-improvement activities.
Notify department coordinators of out-of-control QC, discrepant results, and unexpected findings within established time frames.
Follow laboratory policies and procedures when test systems do not meet performance criteria.
Support patient safety by reporting errors, near misses, and unsafe conditions through established processes.
Follow procedures for patient identification, specimen collection, specimen labeling, and specimen handling.
Support colleagues, maintain effective working relationships across departments and shifts, and contribute to problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
Meet attendance expectations, follow department staffing policies, and demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet departmental needs.
Conduct activities professionally and with integrity and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Support compliance and integrity initiatives, report known or suspected violations through established channels, and cooperate with investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.