Medical Laboratory Tech /Clinical Lab Scientist (Full-time, 2:00pm-10:30pm, Rotating Weekends)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Tech I reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. The position performs routine and special testing in different laboratory areas, along with routine maintenance, quality control, troubleshooting, and documentation according to established guidelines. The employee must identify and document problems that may affect test performance or reporting of results and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or director. The work includes CLIA-waived and non-waived testing, verification and reporting of laboratory results, analyzer maintenance and calibration, proficiency testing, inventory support, clerical and specimen-processing tasks, equipment validation, customer support, and training students and new employees. The role is based in a medical laboratory and involves exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Meet qualifications as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA'88 regulations.
- Eligible to take the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification exam and pass within one year of hire.
- One year of medical laboratory experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform CLIA-waived and non-waived testing according to approved procedures and processes.
- Perform, verify, and report laboratory results according to established guidelines.
- Identify issues that may adversely affect assay performance or patient results, take corrective action, and notify appropriate laboratory personnel.
- Perform analyzer maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures.
- Perform and document troubleshooting, corrective actions, and related procedures.
- Perform proficiency testing as needed for regulatory compliance.
- Assist with reagent and supplies inventory management as needed.
- Assist with clerical work and specimen processing as needed.
- Partner with customers to assess needs, assist internal and external clients, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
- Assist in validation of new equipment.
- Assist in training students and new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
