Medical Lab Scientist collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testings to aid in the diagnosis of diseases.
Qualifications
ducation:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.
Experience:
- Prior work experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Moderate physical effort.
Responsibilities
- Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
- Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.
- Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.
- Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.
- Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.
- Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.
- Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
- Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.
- Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations.
- Assists manager in overall departmental operations.
- Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
- Actively participates in competency assessment process.
- Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy
- Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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