Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job TitleJob Overview:Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hrRequirement/Must Have:Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.Proficiency in computer skills and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.Knowledge of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).Knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.Minimum of 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.National and State licensure as required.Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.Strong customer service skills for Client interaction.Commitment to protecting patient confidentiality at all times.Responsibilities: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 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 established acceptable levels of performance.Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and correct problems or notify the supervisor.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.Follow department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel as applicable.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 opened dates where applicable.Review and train on new procedures.Attend monthly department and additional training or educational meetings.Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and maintain knowledge of safety manual and equipment.Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.Nice to Have:Chemistry experience preferred.1+ years Clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.Skills:Laboratory Testing.Specimen Handling.Quality Control.Quality Assurance.CLIA.HIPAA.OSHA.SOPs.Data Entry.Customer Service.Qualification And Education:BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.Qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433.Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF.United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.Eligible for or possess national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.