Medical Lab Scientist II – IP Lab Tech

Overview

Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs scientific work in the laboratory for a wide variety of laboratory procedure using both manual and automated methods. Serves as a resource for Level I Med Tech and other lab staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP)/BS MT ASCP I/MT(NCA) required.

• At least 4 years work experience as a MLS or equivalent.

• Moderate physical effort.

• Performs all technical skills required at the level of Medical Laboratory Scientist II according to laboratory policy.
• Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient account.
• Follows all established departmental procedures.
• Participates in continuing education and maintaining a level of skill and knowledge outlined by an accrediting agency.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY:
  Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY:
  Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY:
  Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY:
  Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Promotes good communication and interpersonal skills in accordance to laboratory policy.
• Actively participates in competency assessment process.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on lab instrumentation. Calibrate instruments to assure accuracy.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions without direct supervision, recognizes unexpected results, and take necessary corrective action.
• Provides technical and analytic interpretive skills for Medical Laboratory Science I, and supports educational activities for the Medical Laboratory Scientist I and peers in these skills.
• Integrates and relates laboratory data generated by various sections in making judgments regarding possible discrepancies.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of teaching materials for the Laboratory department
• May be asked to assist with evaluation and/or development of new test procedures, monitors them for unexpected problems or sources of error.
• May be asked to assist in researching, reviewing and writing of technical procedures.
• Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
• Obtains blood and body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages as requested by authorized personnel.
• Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation. Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas and performs technical procedures.
• Assures quality and timeliness of patient results, assists with investigation of any problems.
• Recognizes unexpected results, error and problems with patient tests.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as details in hospital policy.
• Conserves hospital resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to perform job duties.
• Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national agencies.
• Contributes by promptly greeting patients and offering assistance.
• Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standards for attendance. Must be able to work assigned schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Decatur Memorial Hospital