Medical Technologist

Requisition Id 15646 

 

Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for the Health Services Division in the Environment, Safety, Health & Quality Directorate. The successful candidate will perform medical laboratory testing following established clinical procedures and in accordance with CLIA high-complexity testing and College of American Pathology (CAP) standards.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting the clinic physician in making a medical diagnosis by accurately collecting and handling necessary specimens, performing and reporting all in-house laboratory testing according to procedures.
• Accurately collect and handle necessary specimens for referral laboratory testing, as required.
• Ensuring accurate lab testing by giving clear, precise instructions for patient collected specimens.
• Determining normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood and urine
• Analyzing blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Performing molecular diagnostic testing.
• Preparing reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Providing medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Ensuring operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by performing calibrating; performing quality control; completing routine maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventory; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of lab testing by maintaining adequate laboratory supplies, by keeping equipment in operational condition and by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory work area.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly statistical reports by keeping accurate records on all radiographic and laboratory procedures performed.
• Maintaining quality assurance of the laboratory by performing proficiency testing.
• Perform ancillary testing, such as vision testing, audio testing, spirometry testing and EKGs.
• Ensuring accurate ancillary testing by giving clear, precise instructions to patients.
• Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serving and protecting the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• AS degree or higher in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, allied health technologies, or related medical field.
• A minimum of five years of related medical experience.
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) or ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification.
• Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Medical Laboratory Professional, Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biology, chemistry or allied health technologies is preferred.
• Specialization in areas such as hematology, blood-bank, immunoassays, chemistry or molecular.
• Experience with manual and automated PCR techniques.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
• Familiarity with digital record systems.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.