Medical Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Technologist

Pay Range: $28.66hr - $32.88hr

Requirement/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.
• 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.
• National and State licensure as required.

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 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.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel if 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 any 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:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.
• National certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.

Skills:

• Specimen Handling.
• Test Analysis.
• Quality Control.
• Quality Assurance.
• CLIA.
• HIPAA.
• OSHA.
• Laboratory Information Systems.
• High Complexity Testing.
• MT/MLT Certification.

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.
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• 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.
• Minimum of 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.