Medical Laboratory Scientist
FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND PRN MLS
The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety.
General Functions:
- Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for clinical laboratory
- Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data
- Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information system
- Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity
- Performs basic clerical functions
- Acts as a resource person for providing information and problem solving for the Medical Technicians, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel
- Assists with R&D projects as required
- Trains employees and students
- Relays orders, take inventory and stocks supplies
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 6 months to 1 year Medical Lab Scientist experience in acute care facility
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certified (registered) or registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency, e.g. ASCP, HHS, AMT. Registry eligible should obtain certification within 1 year from date of hire. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.