Scientist-Medical Laboratory

Job Summary Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing. Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.

Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes. Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions. Supports life long learning. Completes assigned goals. Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Clinical Laboratory Experience Education Minimum Required Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.

Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Basic computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations. Preferred/Desired ASCP