Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in the blood bank section of the clinical laboratory. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data cost analysis and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity precision accuracy etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related scientific field or AA Degree in MLT may be considered.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience in the blood bank section of the laboratory performing high complexity testing.

• ASCP MLS - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferred.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.