Medical Laboratory Scientist (#44950)

Benefits Information :

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental.

Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include :

• Day 1 Medical / Dental / Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• 15 PTO days first year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Blueprint for Wellness.
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training provided!
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and / or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

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LICENSECERTIFICATIONS : ASCP Certification

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