Medical Lab Scientist - Clinical Microbiology

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The minimum rate of pay for this position starts at $30/hr
** Job Summary
** This position comes with a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!  We offer an excellent benefits package!
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory manager and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.  

Essential Functions  
-As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:
-Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
-Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
-Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
-Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
-Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director  
-Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
** Qualifications
* * Education  Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and      No    Licenses and Credentials  Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred    Experience  lab experience 1-2 years required    Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Must have basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.  - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.  - Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.  - Must be able to perform as a team member.  - Excellent interpersonal skills.  

- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Physical Requirements
*** Standing Frequently (34-66%)
* Walking Frequently (34-66%)
* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
* Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
* Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently…