Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description :

• The Medical Laboratory Scientist will follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results;
• 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.
• The Medical Laboratory Scientist will 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 the 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 the 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 the 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.

Education :

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under CFR .

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• 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 :

• year of Clinical experience (high complexity testing) is preferred.
• Minimum of 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.

Additional Job Details :

Candidates need to have sufficient micro-experience

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• k Retirement Fund
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