Medical Laboratory Scientist - ref. c33541823
A+ Consulting Cincinnati
Quest Diagnostics seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist who will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. Shift: Monday - Friday - 8
Required Knowledge:-A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
- 00 AM - 5:00 PM Flex Hours
Will perform moderately difficult to complex tasks and will perform assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
-Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).-Review and release test results.- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.-Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
-Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.-Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.-Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.-Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.-If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.-Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.-Maintain general appearance of the department.-Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.- Review/train on new procedures.-Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.-Participate in all applicable safety training sessions.
Know the location and contents of the safety manual.
Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.-If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.-Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.Required Knowledge:-A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.
The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
- Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
- Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
- United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
- A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
- National and State licensure as required.
Special Requirements:-Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.-Must interact with other departments.-Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.-Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Centerville (OH), 43 mi from Cincinnati
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Required Qualifications:
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