Medical Laboratory Scientist-Cell Processing Lab
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients, ensuring that laboratory results are accurate, timely, and high quality. This role is based in the Cell Processing Lab at Bell Hospital and is scheduled for four days, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position includes analyzing specimens, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, preparing and storing supplies and materials, and following applicable regulatory, accreditation, safety, and hospital standards. The employee may be required to float to other locations throughout the organization. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
- High school graduate.
- Meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP Board of Certification, AMT, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain certification within 180 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Analyze patient, control, and proficiency-testing specimens and record results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
- Calibrate, maintain, and operate instrumentation; troubleshoot issues and complete appropriate documentation.
- Complete continuing education and submit appropriate documentation where applicable.
- Follow regulatory, accreditation, safety, and hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
- Instruct, orient, and mentor students, employees, residents, patients, and other health care providers as applicable.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and accurately prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
- Review and correlate laboratory test results with one another and with the patient's condition; recognize abnormal results and critical or alert values, verify result accuracy, and initiate corrective action when indicated.
- Float to other locations throughout the organization when required.
- Perform product preparations in compliance with FDA, cGMP, AABB standards, and blood bank department procedures, if applicable.
- Use personal protective equipment as necessary to perform duties safely and minimize risk.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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Job Type
Full-time
