Summary
This position to perform testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis. The MLS uses critical thinking to evaluate results, enters test results into the laboratory computer, performs QC, instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting, monitor the work of Laboratory Technicians, answer the telephones and tube system, collect blood specimens if needed and keep work area cleaned and stocked.
Delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, caregivers of other departments, and each other.
This position works under the supervision of the Director and Department Lead and is employed by Mosaic Life Care.
Duties
- Perform laboratory tests, quality control testing, adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and policies.
- Perform laboratory computer operations to request laboratory tests; access patient results and enter patient results. Process patient workload accurately and efficiently.
Sends specimens to reference lab as needed for testing.
- Perform instrument trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
- Complete competency testing as given by Laboratory Management.
- Answers telephones and tube system, directs calls, test requests, gives phone reports, fax reports as needed and provides excellent customer service.
Communicates effectively with providers and caregivers while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with four year college science degree, and / or including training in an approved clinical laboratory training program is required.
- ASCP - Medical Technologist ASCP or AMT is required. MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally Mt Certification) isrequired.
- No previous experience required. Eight-10 week in-house orientation and training period is required.