Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN

Medstar Research Institute•Leonardtown, MD

51d•$29 - $52

About The Position

General Summary of Position Performs a variety of laboratory testing from waived to high complexity per CLIA. Will work in one or more laboratory sections. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment. This is a PRN role, working hours may vary based on departmental needs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings. Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol. Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results. Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure. Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area. Trains new associates and students in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams; participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned and maintains requirements for clinical ladder.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, or equivalent required.
Three months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed, required.
Less than 1 year Up to one year of prior supervised technical experience in a licensed clinical laboratory under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist. required

Nice To Haves

ASCP MLT or MLS, preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
Trains new associates and students in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams; participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Performs other related duties as assigned and maintains requirements for clinical ladder.