Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory - Evening - FT

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing technical testing in a laboratory area (chemistry, special chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, blood bank, or hematology/coagulation). The MT/MLS performs clinical diagnostic testing to aid physicians and clinical care team in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Responsibilities Responsible for performing clinical laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes Performs diagnostic tests for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested Performs varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological and related examinations according to established standards Completes all testing; evaluates the validity of laboratory data, and records test results Operates and calibrates all equipment in the area of specialization Communicates the patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider Reports all critical test results or critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner Communicates with physician, pathologists and clinical staff regarding test procedures and results Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record Communicates expectations to team members and support staff Qualifications Required Qualifications: Education: B.S. degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent from an NAACLS accredited institution, or B.S. degree in another science field and certification as required. Licensure: Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology MS (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP), or equivalent certification as MT. If a new graduate, certification is required within three (3) months. Experience: None Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Must know the theory and practice of medical technology/ medical laboratory science. Must be able to operate and perform some troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment. Must be able to do manual procedures if needed. Preferred Qualifications: Education: None. Licensure: Advanced certification in a specialty from ASCP. Experience: None Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to perform moderate and advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment. Knowledge and training on new equipment. Computer experience.