MLS / MLT

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Washington Court House, OH

2d • $31 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex analysis on clinical specimens in all areas of the laboratory. PRN - as needed - hours vary.

Requirements

• BS (Required)
• AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve problems. Technical, Instrument Problems, QC, Abnormal findings. Consider alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.
• Communicates, when leaving a shift, the status of testing in areas of responsibility.
• Completes continuing education and professional development within or outside of facility.
• Documents verbal orders, problems, critical results called and read back on appropriate forms.
• Maintains equipment to ensure minimal downtime and is responsible for proper handling of equipment and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Monitors pending collection log.
• Notes and verifies unusual, abnormal or out-of-range results and promptly notify, physician and/or pathologist as appropriate.
• Orders lab tests accurately in the computer.
• Participates in the development of special projects.
• Performs all testing activity including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing. Follows protocol specified in detailed procedure manuals.
• Performs review of instrument maintenance and/or quality control data before running patient specimens and documents this review.
• Performs specimen procurement in a timely manner when needed and demonstrates a complete understanding of specimen procedures: Finger sticks, Heel sticks, Venipuncture, and Arterial puncture.
• Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance, and instrumentation.
• Reports test results to authorized personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level