Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Sign on bonus
• Free parking
• Tuition reimbursement

A 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 testing
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results
• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines
• Is active participant in departmental projects
• Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
• Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members
• Assess competency of team members as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

Qualifications

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. (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in other field and Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable. (Required) Work Experience 2+ years Experience in a highly complex laboratory setting (Required) Blood Bank experience strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to keep organized Displays initiative to perform job duties Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to multi-task Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers. Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Initiates, solves problems, and troubleshoots issues independently. Works in multiple laboratory sections/disciplines independently (3 or more). Displays ability to effectively train students and new team members Good understanding of laboratory operations Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Beachwood

Work Locations: 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122

Job: Lab / Pathology

Organization: Ahuja_Medical_Center

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular - Shift Evenings

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No Remote Work : No