Medical Laboratory Scientist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
  • Whitesburg, Kentucky
  • Full-time
19 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

The Staff Medical Technologist performs clinical tests in one or more areas of specialization depending on the size and scope of laboratory activity.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs tests in all lab departments to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Performs all duties of technician and may assume duties of Senior Medical Technologists and/or Chief as required.
  • Evaluates results of various procedures.
  • Performs troubleshooting procedures on equipment after advising supervisor of problem.
  • Participates in quality control program in the department.
  • Maintains appropriate records and performs clerical duties associated with respective department.
  • Assists in training students and/or new employees.
  • In the absence of immediate supervisor, notifies physician of abnormal test results.
  • Participates in employee evaluation process.
  • Participates in total lab coverage either on shift basis and/or on call.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the sciences related to Medical Technology.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by a nationally recognized certifying agency required.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and testing methodologies.

• Ability to perform laboratory testing accurately and efficiently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain quality control standards and regulatory compliance.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and infection control standards.

 

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationWhitesburg, Kentucky
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Disease Treatmentunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
  • Laboratory Testingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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