Medical Lab Scientist

Summary of Essential Functions

• Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analysis to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

 

Educational Requirements

• Doctorate, Master or Bachelor of Science degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or Medical Technology required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

 

Licenses/Certifications and Qualifications

• One year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing preferred.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to generalize, evaluate or make decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Follow instructions exactly.

 

Physical Requirements

• Bending, walking, standing for long periods of time, and lifting of up to 35 lbs.
• Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and color vision.
• Must be able to handle all types of biological and physical specimens using proper blood and body fluid precautions.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs tests skillfully and accurately using approved methodologies and techniques, and in compliance with laboratory policies.
• Prioritizes work according to protocol, and efficiently performs procedures in a timely and organized manner within the established laboratory turn around times.
• Recognizes interdependency of tests and possesses knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess problems, synthesize alternatives, determine and implement acceptable solutions using sound judgment. Consults with supervisor if problem is above Technologist’s expected level of expertise.
• Performs, records, and monitors internal and external quality control procedures according to the specifications and time schedules for that department and documents all corrective action taken.
• Performs and documents routine (and complex as assigned) preventative maintenance on equipment as designated according to specified procedures and time frames and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Demonstrates and ensures the practice of safe infection control procedures according to laboratory and hospital procedures and policies.
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.