Medical Lab Scientist II ! Lab Core | PRN | Glendale Quick ! Lab Core Type

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Evenings, Nights, 5pm-6:30am

Category:
Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 988852

Employee Type: PRN

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs and interprets standard, complex and specialized laboratory tests. The MLS II has an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem‑solving aspects. The MLS II correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states, determines validity of test results and need for additional investigation. The MLS II has an understanding of quality control programs, and evaluates computer‑generated data and troubleshoots problems.

The MLS II is able to participate in the introduction, investigation and implementation of new procedures and in the evaluation new instruments. The MLS II understands and enforces regulatory requirements and safety regulations. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the supervisor.

• Prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of standard, complex and specialized test results, analysis, and examinations to ensure timely and thorough data for patient treatment decisions.
• Perform full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and/or immunohematologic laboratory procedures, as related to specific job function within the laboratory.
• Participate in the evaluation and/or development of new procedures, instrumentation, and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluate practices and assist to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods.
• Maintain professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self‑improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by medical technology.
• Participate in standard, complex and specialized patient testing and quality control testing of samples. Plan techniques based on assessment of findings and accepted protocols.
• Differentiates and resolves technical, instrument, physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results to determine presence of normal and abnormal components as related to specific job function within the laboratory.
• Perform regular instrument maintenance in accordance with established instructions. Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Understand and use troubleshooting, validation, statistical, computer, and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure proper laboratory operation.
• Assist peers with work assignments as appropriate.
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

• Graduate of a Clinical Laboratory Science program from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and work experience (CLIA high‑complexity testing personnel).
• Current nationally recognized certification – ASCP or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Clinical laboratory experience (preferred).
• Special Skill Requirements:
  No special skill requirements added to this JDR (preferred).
• Certification / License / Registry Requirements:
  Amer. Soc. Clinical Pathology OR Med Lab Scientist (AMT) OR Med Lab Tech (AMT) OR American Assoc of Bioanalysts – Required.

• Fine Motor Skills – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
• Reaching – Constantly
• Sitting – Constantly
• Standing – Constantly
• Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
• Talking – Constantly
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Far Vision – Occasionally
• Color Discrimination – Constantly
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure – Inside office environment – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Extreme noise levels – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Hazardous materials exposure…