Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I
- Chemistry

Day Shift

7 AM to 3:30 PM

As required by CLIA, testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director that require a degree of skill appropriate to their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. They work independently in an efficient and organized manner to ensure accurate results and records. The role requires professional knowledge to accurately read and interpret test results used by providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I, in their role as Technical Supervisor, Technical Consultant, or General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated responsibility for the technical oversight of the laboratory, including day-to-day supervision of operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors, the Senior Technologist I oversees assigned workstations, including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management.

Does this position require patient care? No

After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all applicable instruments and methods:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting and either correct them or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495).

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience

lab experience 4 years required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• - The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• - Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgement.
• - Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical…