Medical Laboratory Scientist - FT - Day Shift

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

About The Position

Performs laboratory testing and related activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Depending on the assigned section, maintains competency in General Lab disciplines such as Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Special Chemistry/Hematology, or Flow Cytometry; Blood Bank bench work; Microbiology; or Cancer Center testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis. Performs testing accurately according to procedure manuals, verifies specimen identification and critical values, processes orders, meets turnaround times, follows quality-control procedures, records preventive maintenance, and performs basic troubleshooting. Follows laboratory and organizational safety policies, participates in quality assurance and staff training, and maintains professional, cooperative interactions with coworkers and other hospital departments.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform assigned laboratory tests accurately according to procedure manuals and maintain competency in the assigned laboratory section.
Verify specimen identification, process test requests and orders, meet established turnaround times, document calls, and verify critical values.
Perform quality-control procedures, record results and follow up on out-of-limit procedures, and document corrective actions as needed.
Perform and record scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
Perform basic troubleshooting and contact the appropriate hotline when necessary.
For Microbiology assignments, interpret cultures, direct specimen smears, and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms; process test requests, including inoculating clinical specimens to microbiological media.
Follow ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies, review the laboratory safety manual annually, and promptly report unsafe activities, hazards, conditions, or violations.
Participate in quality assurance as directed by section leadership and attend required departmental in-service sessions and staff meetings.
Cooperate with leadership and coworkers, maintain rapport with other departments, present a professional appearance, and answer telephone calls courteously and promptly.
Perform other related duties as required.