Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist ES

Job Description

Responsible for performing clinical assays, maintaining quality assurance of assays, verifying and relaying results, and performing tasks associated with support of clinical tests and as required by MiraVista Policies/Procedures and 42CFR §493.1489, §493.1495 and Part 58-1 of 10NYCRR.

Clinical Laboratory, Shift : Tuesday through Friday 3PM-11PM and Saturday 10AM-5PM

To meet standards of this position, personnel must be able to perform each essential duty with proficiency.

• Work as part of the Clinical Services Team to accomplish daily mission of patient care.

• Follow safety procedures

• Follow all Clinical Laboratory procedures and work instructions

• Follow and ensure compliance to regulatory standards (CLIA and State regulations)

• Follow Quality Management System guidelines

• Perform high complexity testing daily

• Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses

• Provide timely and cheerful customer service

• Prepare specimens and samples

• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment

• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced

• Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the analysis of results

• Keep up to date with technical developments

• Assist with projects as they arise

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work exceptionally well as part of a team

• Strong communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

• Strong data entry and data verification skills with attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to follow instructions and comply with procedures related to quality, safety and security

• Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time.

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Minimum Education:

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist, 4-year degree) with ASCP Certification.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological/chemical sciences and minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in the specialties of Mycology, ELISA technology, and/or Diagnostic Immunology.

Minimum Related Experience:

Intermediate MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Basic statistics knowledge, including data analysis

Preferred Related Experience:

ASCP certification preferred

>1 year of relevant clinical laboratory experience preferred