What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist I position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)?
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The Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS I), in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing.
Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Under general supervision, after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role, the Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS I) carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Bachelor's Degree
1. Minimum: Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical, or Biological science from an accredited college or university
OR
2. Other qualifications as described in the Federal Register, 42 CFR, Subpart M 493.1403 - 1495.
ASCP certification or equivalent (e.g., AMT)
Eligible – MLS degree
Eligible - Non-MLS degreed staff who have completed all requirements for certification (i.e. years of experience, required number of sub-specialties and signed attestation by Clinical Manager), and who are deemed competent in required sub-specialties.
Eligible – MLS degree
Eligible - Non-MLS degreed staff who have completed all requirements for certification (i.e. years of experience, required number of sub-specialties and signed attestation by Clinical Manager), and who are deemed competent in required sub-specialties.
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