Medical Laboratory Scientist PD

Brown Medicine • Newport, RI

3d • $30 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical tests to detect and diagnose disease, with essential functions reflecting the age-specific needs of patients. The role refers unusual situations to a senior medical technologist or manager for clarification and guidance. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The position performs duties across phlebotomy, laboratory information systems, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank/immunology, microbiology, and chemistry. It also supports quality improvement, equipment maintenance, laboratory readiness, staff instruction, test protocol development, safety, and proficiency testing. This is an as-needed per diem position at Newport Hospital, working a day shift for 8 hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science, such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or a closely related field; equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards is accepted.
• National certification by ASCP or equivalent in a relevant category, eligibility for national certification following an approved or accredited clinical laboratory training program, or qualification as a technologist under CLIA standards.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments, perform procedures and tests within the assigned laboratory section, and interpret results accurately.
• Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
• Physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
• Knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the hospital’s mission, vision, values, job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
• Meet and exceed customer needs and adhere to customer service standards.
• Comply with department and hospital policies and procedures, review the Employee Handbook, and complete required safety education.
• Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Notify appropriate healthcare providers of unusual test results or delays in testing capability.
• Operate mechanical and semi-automated equipment, participate in quality control and equipment maintenance, and assist with laboratory readiness.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and work areas; prepare work areas and instruments and stock supplies.
• Assist in instructing new employees in basic scientific theory and technical skills and in developing test protocols.
• Receive and verify patient specimens, correlate specimen information with patient history, use sterile technique, collect blood from neonates, children, and adults, dispose of venipuncture materials safely, and label specimens correctly.
• Enter and edit patient requisitions, test orders, and results; document report changes appropriately and operate the current information system.
• Perform hematology testing, including blood counts, cell morphology and differentiation, sedimentation rates, reticulocyte counts, and clotting studies.
• Perform routine and microscopic urinalysis examinations.
• Assist with preparation and dispensing of fresh frozen plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate; perform blood group and Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, Rh immune globulin eligibility determination, infant cord blood testing, and verification of blood-unit types received from RIBC.
• Perform microbiology procedures, including stains, culture inoculation, microscopic bacterial identification, rapid E.I.A. antigen tests, automated blood culture operation, and STAT PCR testing.
• Perform coagulation and routine chemistry analyses of blood and body fluids, quality control, minor instrument repairs, and instrument calibration.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, follow aseptic technique and infection-control procedures, store flammables appropriately, follow chemical safety instructions, and maintain a clean and safe environment through work-area decontamination and specimen disposal.
• Perform external proficiency testing when requested, obtain satisfactory results, and follow the Administrative Proficiency Testing Policy.

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