What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST position at CLARA BARTON HOSPITAL?
Medical Lab Scientists needed for The Clara Barton Hospital Association Inc. in Hoisington, KS.
Job duties include: Collects and prepares specimens according to established procedures and
physicians’ orders. Performs quality control procedures to ensure validity of testing. Performs
various laboratory bacteriology, urinalysis, serology, and blood bank, evaluating for infection or
abnormalities. Setting and adjusting laboratory equipment and apparatus such as chemical
glassware, balance, microscope, and slides, adding reagents or indicator solutions from collected
specimens for processing. Follows infection control procedures to ensure a safe and infection
free environment. Observes reactions, changes of color or formation of precipitates; prepares and
studies slides using microscope. Ability to make qualitative and quantitative analyses. Must be
self-motivated and self-sufficient. Able to plot, do graphs and log testing activities, statistics and
results according to established procedures. Ensure appropriate lab testing information is
communicated to designated hospital, physicians, and nursing homes. Evaluates the validity of
the test results through use of quality control procedures, knowledge of normal values and
relationship of values. Perform preventative maintenance on department equipment according to
established schedules and as needed. Able to maintain integrity of test results and continuity of
technique from one testing area in department to another. Ability to work under pressure of
deadlines and schedules. Ability to represent Clara Barton Hospital and Rural Health Clinics in a
positive and professional manner. Perform all other tasks as may be assigned. Applicants must
have a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field (or foreign equivalent).
Applicants must also have ASCP or AMT Certification at time of hire.