Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician - Immunohistochemistry

Located at Miami Valley Hospital (Dayton, OH)

Full-Time Evening Shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm) with have rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all tests in an accurate and efficient manner following established policies and procedures.
• Perform and record daily and/or routine maintenance and quality control on all equipment or reagents used for testing.
• Recognize problems with instruments, reagents, test results and/or supplies and initiates problem solving procedures.
• Record all results in an accurate, complete and readable format, utilizes computer systems correctly to generate results and notifies clients appropriately of panic value results.
• Address client related questions and problems in a courteous and efficient manner, following department policies and procedures.
• Participate in training of new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
• Comply with all corporate integrity and safety policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories by performing other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS)
• ASCP or AMT certification (or eligible) or comparable required.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity to work at computer for extended periods.
• Perform accurate data entry and data analysis in a potentially noisy environment.
• Complete integrity and accuracy in test performance and results reporting
• Read/see small print on labels.
• Lift and carry, with both hands, weights up to 20 pounds for distances up to 50 yards.
• Lift a weight up to 50 pound from the floor to an approximate height of five feet.
• Manual dexterity to be able to manipulate various specimen types as well as the fine motor skills required to operate the various pipetting devices common to the clinical laboratory.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Repeatedly walk short distances.
• Will have exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals
• Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies of the Company.
• Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas.
• Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.