Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - FT - Night

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

Hours per week:

36

Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technicians perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied lab equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Associate of Applied Science (Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLT program may be eligible. Required
• Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Required or
• Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required
• 1 year Laboratory experience. Preferred

Essential Job Duties

• Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
• Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
• Troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
• Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
• Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
• Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
• As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples used varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required or
• Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required or
• Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or
• Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required
• 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred

Essential Job Duties

• Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
• Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
• Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots w