Senior Medical Laboratory Specialist - Blood Bank Meridian Park Hospital

Labcorp•Tualatin, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Senior Technologist in Tualatin, OR. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a life science or laboratory science/Medical Technology
At least 5 years of clinical laboratory experience is required, including a minimum of 2 years of blood bank experience.
Must be ASCP certified as a Medical Technologist
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
Work on highly complex cultures like wound, blood, anaerobes and PCR
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment