What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Technologist position at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems?
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Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab TechnologistJob Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing all procedures related to assigned section and the laboratory in general. Recognizes and addresses conditions that affect test results. Interested individuals must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology.
Department: Lab
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required
MLS Requirements: BS Degree, MLS Board eligible
MLS Pay: Based on experience, starting at $30.56
MLS Sign on bonus: $10,000
MLT: AS Degree, MLT Board eligible
MLT Pay: Based on experience, starting at $29.08
MLT Sign on bonus: $5,000
Responsibilities
Assists physicians in bone marrow preparation., Collects blood and swab samples from patients when necessary., Inventories supplies and reagents., Maintains a clean, neat work area and decontaminates area when needed., Participates in continuing education programs., Performs all testing activity related to that assigned section of the laboratory, including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing. Reports test results to authorized personnel., Performs daily quality control in area assigned and records data., Performs preventative maintenance on instruments., Performs proficiency testing for CAP Surveys., Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance and instrumentation., Recognizes problems that adversely affect test results., Seeks opportunities to improve department performance and productivity.Requirements
BS (Required)AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists, ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical PathologyCompensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$30.56 - $47.37Pay based on experience
Salary : $29 - $47