Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hr


Job Overview:


The candidate will be responsible for following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and test analyses within the Serology/Immunology Department. The role involves maintaining records of patient test results, adhering to quality control policies, and ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA guidelines.


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 according to 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.
• Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable, opened dates.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training or educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions, including knowledge of the safety manual and use of 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 strong computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. The candidate must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.


Education:


A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is preferred; or a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or an Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previous qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433. 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. The successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.


Work Experience:


One year of clinical experience in high complexity testing is preferred. A minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State licensure is required as applicable.


Special Requirements:

• The candidate must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• The candidate must interact with other departments.
• The candidate may be required to contact clients, so strong customer service skills are important.
• The candidate must protect patient confidentiality at all times.