Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist for their Grand Rapids, MI location. Responsibilities include:

• Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyzing specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Reviewing and releasing test results.
• Following CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Adhering to the laboratory's quality control policies, documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Following the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correcting the problems encountered or immediately notifying the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Following department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answering questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintaining complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintaining the general appearance of the department.
• Making sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Reviewing/training on new procedures.
• Attending monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participating in all applicable safety training sessions. Knowing the location and contents of the safety manual. Knowing the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participating in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Performing other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements include:

• A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
• Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or 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. A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• Work Experience: 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State licensure as required.

Special requirements include:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Additional job details include:

• Microbiology only. Plate reading experience preferred.
• Client Credentialing Required

Why should you apply?:

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities