Medical Laboratory Scientist

Department Overview

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OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status) 
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/

 

This position provides technical support to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients. The Medical Laboratory Scientist aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, correlating data & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient. Specimen processing, culture reading from different sources,performing identification and susceptibility testing for different organisms, and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisor or director review of results is required in situations dictated by policy or procedure. Employees in this class have general knowledge of laboratory and Microbiology, specific terminology, equipment, materials, techniques, and safety procedures. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude, which will best serve the clients of the department.

 

Employees in this class have general knowledge of laboratory and Microbiology, specific terminology, equipment, materials, techniques, and safety procedures. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude, which will best serve the clients of the department.

Function/Duties of Position

Laboratory Testing

• The Microbiology Technologist, aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care.
• Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling.
• Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC to follow and comply with CAP requirements. 

Prepares Samples for Testing

• Determines acceptability of microbiology & molecular  specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures, performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines  and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.

Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance

• Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: PERFORM Quality Control (QC) procedures w/ appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems w/ manager and Technical coordinator; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing & report results.
• Performs all computer functions using EPIC software.  Answers telephone requests for laboratory information.
• Trains new employees, students and residents.     
• Assists with miscellaneous technical administrative functions to support daily laboratory activities.
  • Performs inventory of reagents and supplies.
  • Reviews critical, summary and outstanding lists.
  • Performs projects assigned by lead worker, technical coordinator or lab manager.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science which includes a clinical lab externship, and current certification as MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) w