Medical Laboratory Scientist

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

8:30pm-6:00am / 4 nights per week

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs routine, and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.

Essential Job Functions

• Technical Procedures: Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the labs definition of quality – accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. To this end verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data and take appropriate action per policy, performs appropriate documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections. Is aware of resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.

• Instrumentation: Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable test results to be timely and accurate. Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots instrument problems. Understands theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions. Seeks help when necessary.

• Information Handling: Responsible for proper use of Cerner/STAR according to policy/procedure in ordering/receiving/ canceling tests, reviewing/verification of results.Responsible for review of pending lists and follow-up of pending tests. Documents all actionsappropriately in computer. Documents all PMs, and QC appropriately. Maintains patientconfidentiality per established policies.

• Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information to supervisor/pathologist,coworkers or students, laboratory staff on other shifts, outside departments – accurately, timely,clearly, and professionally. Follows through on communications, responds as appropriate.Answers laboratory phones, directs parties or gives appropriate information. Communicateswith physicians, nurses and patients to assist them with their needs. Maintains good rapportwith peers, management, physicians and hospital staff.

• Compliance/Safety: Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures.Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety. Maintains asafe work environment. Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medicalnecessity and billing as applicable to the job. Completes all mandatory education andparticipates in available continuing education programs. Works to meet departmentPerformance Improvement Goals.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.

Education

• B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelors degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required)

• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Work Experience

• Not Required

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.

• Must demonstrate superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly.

• Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.