Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician
Provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical laboratory setting, ensuring safety and minimizing medical errors. Perform diagnostic testing across all laboratory disciplines—including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. Verify questionable results and repeat procedures when necessary. Support routine phlebotomy services as needed. This is a full-time, 30 hr/wk position with rotating On Call on weeknights, weekends & holidays.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
- Associate degree in Medical Technology, required
- Active registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Laboratory Technologists (AMT)
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
- Board Certified in Medical Laboratory Science (ASCP, AMT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Significant Duties
- Perform chemical and cellular analysis of body fluids (e.g., blood, urine, spinal fluid)
- Conduct high-complexity testing and validate accuracy of results
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments
- Prepare reagents and perform routine equipment maintenance
- Collect and label specimens accurately, ensuring proper patient identification
- Communicate critical lab values to clinical staff with proper documentation
- Respond promptly to STAT, timed, and call-result specimens
- Monitor quality assurance programs and document troubleshooting using SBAR or QA formats
- Provide technical interpretation of test results to physicians, patients, and families
- Submit abnormal findings to the Pathologist for review
- Maintain adequate inventory of testing supplies
- Present records and procedures to accrediting inspectors as needed
- Collaborate with other departments to support patient care and performance improvement
- Assist in compiling data for reports and audits
- Review and resolve outstanding reports and specimens during each shift
- Support and oversee managerial duties when assigned
- Foster teamwork and offer assistance to colleagues
- Stay current with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.
- Demonstrate the value of team concepts on a consistent basis.
- Offer supportive assistance to co-workers.
- Manage and operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
- Consult with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in compiling data for all necessary reports promptly.
- Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens.
- Oversee and assist with manager duties when assigned.
General Requirements
- Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values
- Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code, including identification badge while on duty
- Protect patient confidentiality and sensitive information at all times
- Comply with all regulatory and ethical standards
- Participate in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Handle challenging interactions with professionalism and empathy
- Adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure
- Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Complete assignments accurately and on schedule
- Availability for evening/weekend shifts as needed; on-call duties
- Follow PPE protocols and safety guidelines
- Comfortable working in environments with exposure to blood, body fluids, and chemicals