Medical Lab Scientist

Department Overview

This position provides technical support in the Flow Cytometry Laboratory to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients. The incumbent will be a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician with generalist experience or equivalent capable of performing laboratory testing and associated activities needed to support the technical services provided by the Flow Cytometry Lab.

The person in this position is authorized to perform testing in the following areas: bone marrow assists and slide staining, moderate and high complexity testing. Specimen processing, and result reporting is performed independently, after appropriate training. Supervisor or director review of results is required in situations dictated by policy or 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.

• Performs testing with accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Follows written procedures and policies.

• Bone marrow Bench, Schedules appointments for bone marrow assists. Performs bone marrow assistance at the bedside for physicians performing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, according to written procedures. Observes the aspiration, determines if the specimen is adequate, preparess slides, prepares or preserves specimen for additional testing as needed. Stains slides using both manual and automated methods and prepares specimen, slides, and paperwork for pathologist’s review.
  
  Prepares reagents, performs quality control checks, and troubleshoots procedures as needed. Checks all slides for adequate staining and appropriate morphology

• Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of specimens and results. Repeats analysis as necessary to insure accuracy. Reports test results via computer and telephone.

• Calibrates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and procedures.

• Other Duties as Assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological field, and current certification MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred.
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• Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire, and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004.
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• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field, and four years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004.
  
  Note:
  
  experience in a specialty lab area will only qualify candidate to work in that specialty area.

• General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations and safety.
• Skill in handling of laboratory specimens, record keeping and laboratory equipment.
• Skill in identifying cells and cell morphology.
• Skill in using several different computer systems, including: word processing, dedicated LIS/HIS, etc.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, and apply problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate performance of job duties to trainees.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, efficiency, and ability to adjust to rapidly changing testing priorities.
• Ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the…