Medical Laboratory Scientist I / PRN / Varied Days

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science with at least one year of experience in a hospital laboratory, or
• Associate’s degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology program with at least two years experience in a hospital laboratory or a minimum of 3 years experience in an accredited laboratory.
• Certification by one of the following accrediting agencies:  MT/MLS (ASCP) or categorical, MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP).
  • CPR Required
  • Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/ standards.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to detect color and color changes.

• Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, provides superior quality laboratory testing support.
• Complies with the department policies/processes/ procedures to provide accurate results, quality products, and services; assures valid results in the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques and principles, properly operates instruments in assigned areas, and understands their inter-relationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Understands the workings of the LIS and its limitations with respect to the appearance and content of the final printed report.
• Realizes when additional supplemental information is necessary.
• Understands and applies sample quality control and equipment quality control per department policy; can correlate data from quality control information to working situations daily.
• Is a self-starter in identifying and assuming ownership of opportunities for improvement.
• Uses knowledge of instrumentation and procedures to assist others in troubleshooting and training new staff members.
• Productively manages daily workload.
• It may be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture if needed. Ensures that laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, functional, and calibrated.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory standards.
• Properly identifies specimens (labeling) and problems with specimen integrity (e.g., contamination and hemolysis). Performs testing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews and approves test reports and quality control results.  Reports out-of-control situations as described in departmental protocol to Quality Coordinator and Laboratory Director.
• Verifies results through knowledge of specimen requirements, quality control, and common integrity problems.
• Maintains quality assurance of the Laboratory by performing proficiency testing.
• Understands the effect of patient demographics and disease listed on laboratory results and follows through appropriately.
• Detects and reports unusual conditions to the Quality Coordinator or the Laboratory Director.
• Notifies LIS Coordinator of issues or updates needed to LIS.
• Stocks and organizes laboratory supplies and maintains inventory records.
• Recognizes problems and assumes responsibility for helping solve them as they occur.  Recognizes when supervisory help is needed in problem-solving.  Helps to come up with a solution and assists in implementing the solution.
• Through the individual initiative, participates and contributes towards the improvement and goals of the laboratory.
• May be required to set up new test procedures, and new equipment, including modifying, designing, and writing new procedures with the final approval of the Laboratory Director.
• Complies with departmental-specific standard operating procedures and checklists as required for efficient laboratory operation.
• Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimens.
• Is familiar with and abides by safety regulations and is aware of the responsibility in the event of fire or disaster.