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About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a BA/BS in Science (the posting lists an Associate Degree as required and also lists this education under required work experience).
• Basic to intermediate laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training.
• Medical Technologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Verify that specimens are appropriate and accurately labeled and identified; alert appropriate healthcare providers about critical results.
• Perform analytical procedures using manual or automated methods and written protocols; verify results against established quality-control criteria before reporting.
• Perform assays and report results within established turnaround times; prioritize work, maintain productivity, and communicate issues that may affect result quality or turnaround time.
• Apply technical, interpretive, and evaluation skills to identify or solve problems; communicate with the work team or supervisor and perform basic instrument troubleshooting, referring issues as needed.
• Maintain thorough records of work, quality control, and issues in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements; demonstrate communication, teamwork, and customer service.
• Participate in special projects or studies with minimal supervision; orient and train new employees and teach students, incorporating theory and clinical significance.
• Assist with maintaining and updating procedures through independent research to ensure methods are current and appropriate.
• Support CAP inspection preparation as assigned, including checklist review, interpretation of standards, corrective actions, and proficiency testing.
• Follow corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures.
• Observe and promote BHS organizational standards of behavior.