MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - FULL TIME

Hours: Monday - Friday 11 am - 7:45 pm

General Summary

Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections.

Works under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Performs procedures in designated areas of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified technician/technologist and/or supervisor.
• Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control in the laboratory section. Plots results of control runs on Levey-Jennings charts. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs, and implements necessary remedial action.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of relevant laboratory reports.
• Maintains equipment, logging daily temp. checks, and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory of laboratory supplies, informing in advance of reordering needs.
• When presented with a "STAT" request(s), stops all other routine activities and promptly addresses the STAT. Calls or faxes the results promptly as indicated on the request to individuals authorized to receive lab results/information.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

• May participate in research and development of new procedures and changes to existent procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Knows, understands and adheres to all laboratory, Clinic and/or OSHA safety standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by daily cleaning, emptying trash containers, cleaning up spills and all other housekeeping duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area.
• Supports staffing by being able to work extended or altered hours when necessary.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education:

• Four (4) years college course including chemistry, biology and microbiology necessary to take (ASCP/AMT) registry.

Preferred:

• ASCP/AMT.
• Two years of experience in clinical laboratory testing.