Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pay Range: XXXhr - XXXhr


Job Overview:


The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform specimen processing, handle high-complexity testing, review and report patient results, and ensure strict compliance with quality control, safety, and regulatory guidelines.


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, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Follow department procedures in reporting STAT 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.
• Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department meetings and any additional training or educational sessions.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions, know the location and contents of the safety manual, and understand the location and use of all 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 adapt to working in multiple computer systems. Knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) as well as familiarity with all areas of the laboratory is required.


Education:


1433 published March 14, 1990, is acceptable. Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). Candidates educated in the United States 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 (ASCP or AMT).


Work Experience:


1+ years of clinical experience in high complexity testing is preferred. A minimum of 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required for candidates holding a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and state licensure as required.


Special Requirements:

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide quality customer service if contact with clients is required.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.