Medical Laboratory Scientist-Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results and instrument or method problems Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures. Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients
MLS(ASCP) required
Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team.
Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels.
Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress.
Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading.
Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally.
Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements
After successful completion of the competency checklist, the employee may perform all highly complex, moderately complex and waived testing within the section without supervision and report patient results without supervisory or director review
Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
Manual dexterity
Ability to speak plainly
Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently
Handles multiple priorities
Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure
Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility
Works alone and with others effectively
Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
MLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results and instrument or method problems
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control.
Responsible for CAP, JCAHO and other regulatory agency standards.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures.
Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees
Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence
Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled
Other duties as assigned