Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description Job Summary:

• Performs and interprets designated laboratory procedures.
• Performs serologic, chemical, bacteriologic, immunohematologic (blood bank), and microscopic procedures and related duties, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing on laboratory specimens/collections according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Reports results in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, patient specimen/product problems using standard laboratory technique as required.
• Performs laboratory quality control, including reporting discrepancies, troubleshooting according to established procedures and protocols.
• Takes appropriate action to assure quality results/products are provided for use by physicians, nurses, patients.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, as needed maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment to meet all quality requirements.
• Conducts verification tests on new products, instruments, procedures which includes comparisons, statistical analysis as requested.
• Performs quality audit data collection, technical policy/procedure development, inspection assistance, donor files under the direction of laboratory management.
• Maintains workflow in clinical laboratory through proficiency in testing and maintaining work areas, supply stock, monitoring and assistance in management of inventory.
• Assists in training and orientation of new associates.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience -One year (1) experience. Preferred Skills & Experience -N/A Additional Skills -LABORATORY TESTING

-LABORATORY QUALITY CONTROL

-STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

-QUALITY AUDIT DATA COLLECTION

-TECHNICAL POLICY/PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT

-INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

-INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATIONS

Required Education -Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred Education -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure -MT(ASCP). OR -CLS (ASCP). Preferred Certifications & Licensure -N/A Languages [{'code': 'en', 'canSpeak': True, 'canWrite': True, 'canRead': True}] Minimum Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Schedule Notes This will be for day shift. They may have to flex to evenings and work holidays but primarily day shift. 0830-1700. Reason: Vacancy #J-18808-Ljbffr MedCadre