Medical Laboratory Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and interprets designated laboratory procedures.
• Performs serologic, chemical, bacteriologic, immunohematology (blood bank), and microscopic procedures and related duties, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing on laboratory specimens/collections according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Reports results in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, patient specimen/product problems using standard laboratory technique as required.
• Performs laboratory quality control, including reporting discrepancies, troubleshooting according to established procedures and protocols.
• Takes appropriate action to assure quality results/products are provided for use by physicians, nurses, patients.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, as needed maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment to meet all quality requirements.
• Conducts verification tests on new products, instruments, procedures which includes comparisons, statistical analysis as requested.
• Performs quality audit data collection, technical policy/procedure development, inspection assistance, donor files under the direction of laboratory management.
• Maintains workflow in clinical laboratory through proficiency in testing and maintaining work areas, supply stock, monitoring and assistance in management of inventory.
• Assists in training and orientation of new associates.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of client Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• MT(ASCP) or CLS (ASCP).

Required Skills & Experience:

• One year (1) experience.