Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs clinical laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation. Special Coagulation, Immunology, Bone Marrow, and Flow Cytometry testing are performed on the day shift. The role actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values, instructing and encouraging coworkers to treat patients and customers courteously. The MLS performs patient tests manually and with automated equipment, reviews results for accuracy, and notifies appropriate personnel of critical results. Quality control, instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting are performed according to departmental protocols. The position requires maintaining competencies, recognizing abnormal results, and making appropriate decisions before releasing them. Participation in continuing education, in-services, lab meetings, and committees is expected. The MLS maintains a safe work environment, handles biohazardous materials and chemicals appropriately, and manages inventory and supplies. Efficient computer functions, workload management, and meeting established turnaround times are essential. The role may involve assisting in the orientation and training of new employees and students, competency assessment, and cross-training into other laboratory areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry
MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
Experience in Chemistry
Experience in Hematology
Experience in UA (Urinalysis)
Experience in Body Fluids
Experience in Coagulation

Nice To Haves

Special Coagulation testing
Immunology testing
Bone Marrow testing
Flow Cytometry testing

Responsibilities

Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation.
Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members.
Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results.
Performs quality control per established departmental protocols.
Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.
Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.
May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.