Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

Medical Laboratory Scientist/TechnologistA brief overview follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.What you will do:Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testingMaintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructionsPerforms and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient resultsEvaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient careDocuments all laboratory activities according to policies and proceduresMaintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned areaTakes responsibility for self-developmentCompletes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelinesPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. or Bachelor's degree in other field and Associate's degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable.Work experience: Less than 1 year entry level.Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to keep organizedDisplays initiative to perform job dutiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to multi-taskInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workersEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within role independently and with other team membersKnowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentationPhysical demands:Standing occasionallyWalking occasionallySitting constantlyLifting rarely up to 20 lbsCarrying rarely up to 20 lbsPushing rarely up to 20 lbsPulling rarely up to 20 lbsClimbing rarely up to 20 lbsBalancing rarelyStooping rarelyKneeling rarelyCrouching rarelyCrawling rarelyReaching rarelyHandling occasionallyGrasping occasionallyFeeling rarelyTalking constantlyHearing constantlyRepetitive motions frequentlyEye/hand/foot coordination frequentlyTravel requirements: 10%Primary location: United States-Ohio-BeachwoodWork locations: 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122Job: Lab / PathologyOrganization: Ahuja Medical CenterSchedule: Per diemEmployee status: PRN - Shift variableJob type: StandardJob level: ProfessionalTravel: NoRemote work: No