Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Tsela Scientific Laboratories • Birmingham, AL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Birmingham, AL PCR-Dx of Alabama is a COLA accredited clinical diagnostics laboratory located in Birmingham, Alabama. We perform toxicology screening and confirmation using state of the art techniques such as LC-MS/MS and Automated Immunoassay. Our lab also specializes in pharmacogenetic testing to analyze a person's genes to help healthcare providers find the best medication and dosage for them. We are growing and looking for either a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our growing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, OR Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS-accredited program recognized by the ASCP Board as qualifying for the MLT required
• MT/CLS/MLS certification (ASCP or equivalent)
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience performing moderate and high complexity testing preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing according to the lab's criteria.
• Changes or prepares reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log.
• Labels, accessions and distributes specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing.
• Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently.
• Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation.
• Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents in the appropriate action log.
• Determines when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance.
• Manages and prepares samples for testing per Lab protocol
• Assists with specialized functions, such as, but not limited to, quality assurance, quality control, QC review, statistical evaluations and clinical surveys (CLIA/ COLA/CAP)
• Helps document and deliver laboratory results and patient information according to the Lab's HIPAA-compliance policies
• Other duties as assigned (Inventory, temperature monitoring, etc.)

Benefits

• All full-time members of the Tsela team receive access to a comprehensive benefits package on the first of the month following their date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level