Scientist-Medical Laboratory

Overview

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities

Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.Supports life long learning.Completes assigned goals.Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required. Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Clinical Laboratory ExperienceEducation

Minimum Required

Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Basic computer literacyPreferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.Preferred/Desired

ASCP