Medical Laboratory Scientist - ref. t99852603
Shift - Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM with rotational weekends
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;
-Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications- 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.
Education:-BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.-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).
Work Experience:-1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.-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.