Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician (MLS/MLT) PRN - Core Laboratory - Anderson Hospital

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Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures

• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results

• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols

• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released

• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment 

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Must have one of the following: 

  • Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology 

  • Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program 

  • Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Certifications:

• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience:

• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment 

• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

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Job Summary:

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment 
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in one of the following: Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology or Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)

Certifications:

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience:

• Externship program completed (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment 
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

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