Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical laboratory setting, ensuring safety and minimizing medical errors. Perform diagnostic testing across all laboratory disciplines—including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. Verify questionable results and repeat procedures when necessary. Support routine phlebotomy services as needed. This is a full time, 30 hr/wk position with rotating On Call on weeknights, weekends & holidays. 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry.

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, required

• Active registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Laboratory Technologists (AMT)

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Board Certified in Medical Laboratory Science (ASCP, AMT) 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Significant Duties

• Perform chemical and cellular analysis of body fluids (e.g., blood, urine, spinal fluid)

• Conduct high-complexity testing and validate accuracy of results 

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments

• Prepare reagents and perform routine equipment maintenance

• Collect and label specimens accurately, ensuring proper patient identification

• Communicate critical lab values to clinical staff with proper documentation

• Respond promptly to STAT, timed, and call-result specimens

• Monitor quality assurance programs and document troubleshooting using SBAR or QA formats

• Provide technical interpretation of test results to physicians, patients, and families

• Submit abnormal findings to the Pathologist for review

• Maintain adequate inventory of testing supplies

• Present records and procedures to accrediting inspectors as needed

• Collaborate with other departments to support patient care and performance improvement

• Assist in compiling data for reports and audits

• Review and resolve outstanding reports and specimens during each shift

• Support and oversee managerial duties when assigned

• Foster teamwork and offer assistance to colleagues

• Stay current with hospital policies and regulatory standards

• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.

• Demonstrate the value of team concepts on a consistent basis.

• Offer supportive assistance to co-workers.

• Manage and operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.

• Consult with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

• Assist in compiling data for all necessary reports promptly.

• Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens.

• Oversee and assist with manager duties when assigned. 

General Requirements

• Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values

• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code, including identification badge while on duty

• Protect patient confidentiality and sensitive information at all times

• Comply with all regulatory and ethical standards

• Participate in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Handle challenging interactions with professionalism and empathy

• Adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure

• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently

• Complete assignments accurately and on schedule

• Availability for evening/weekend shifts as needed; on-call duties

• Follow PPE protocols and safety guidelines

• Comfortable working in environments with exposure to blood, body fluids, and chemicals