Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary:

The MLS performs, interprets, and correlates laboratory procedures that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Routine/complex testing will be performed across the major areas of the laboratory, such as blood banking, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, microbiology, or coagulation. Responsibilities may include: follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis; performs chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immuno-hematologic laboratory procedures that require independent judgment; recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action; provides laboratory information to authorized sources; demonstrates laboratory technical skills to other laboratory colleagues. Tests are performed with the technical supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, supervisor; Laboratory Administrative Director; and/or Laboratory Medical Director.

Functions and Duties:

· Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver timely and accurate laboratory results.

· Performs all routine, batched, and STAT procedures within posted timeframes across Laboratory sections.

· Performs all maintenance procedures, as needed as, per protocols.

· Knowledge of and ability to perform quality control (QC), and demonstrates ability to monitor, document, and troubleshoot QC appropriately.

· Rotates through all departments of the laboratory as assigned.

· May perform inventory, maintenance, clerical duties, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education

o Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

· Experience

≥2 years clinical bench experience

· Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

o MLT, ASCP or AMT

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o Medical Laboratory Technician eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as ASCP or AMT is required. Certification must be received within 90 days of hire.

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Preferred Qualifications:

· Education

o Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

· Experience

o 2-5 years clinical bench experience

· Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

o MLS (ASCP)cm or AMT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Must be established as a fully qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist

· Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals to promote a team approach to quality patient care

· Basic typing and computer skills

· Effective communication skills

· Demonstrates ability to make independent decisions

· Phlebotomy experience is desired but not required

Function—Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver timely and accurate laboratory results

· Performs all routine, batched, and STAT procedures within posted timeframes across Laboratory sections

· Knowledge of and ability to perform quality control (QC), and demonstrates ability to monitor, document, and troubleshoot QC appropriately

· Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens as appropriate; and is able to give clear hand-offs of work status

· Performs and evaluates testing on patient samples screening for acceptability and validity of results by differentiating and resolving technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results

· Participates in API, CAP, and/or other proficiency testing surveys by testing and completing documentation as required

· Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

· Rotates through all departments of the laboratory as assigned

· Follows Laboratory policy regarding maintenance and troubleshooting for all analyzers

· Calls and documents critical and alert value notification in the LIS per protocol