Medical Laboratory Scientist (International Opportunity)

About the position

Medical Laboratory Scientist assists in the operations of the laboratory department. The role includes maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment, demonstrating proficiency with hospital and departmental practices, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing patient care that promotes safety and well-being. The position supports the hospital’s philosophy and objectives, fosters constructive relationships within the laboratory and other departments, and participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. The role also involves specimen collection, analysis, quality control procedures, and documentation of laboratory testing results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Coordinate preparation and procurement of chemicals, reagents, stains and solutions as appropriate.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission, COLA, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, Quality Improvement, and EPA Water Testing Standards.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of patient information.
• Accountable for maintaining and improving own laboratory knowledge and skill competence.
• Provide patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a 24-hour basis.
• Support the hospital’s philosophy, objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision.
• Respect and support patient rights.
• Promote and practice positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patient.
• Foster constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other departments.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Support and enforce infection control policies and procedures.
• Follow the EPA regulations for completing required annual Proficiency Testing for water specimens.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel.
• Maintain responsibility for patient identification, specimen labelling and collection verification.
• Participate in specimen collection either directly by venipuncture or skin puncture.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to reference laboratory employing appropriate methods for packaging potential infectious or hazardous materials.
• Work with other laboratory staff members in all areas of the laboratory to complete patient specimen analysis.
• Perform quality control procedures, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.
• Serve to cover laboratory needs outside of routine hours by sharing on-call duties with other Laboratory Technologists.
• Coordinate and participate in performance and interpretation of complex technical duties in support of medical laboratory testing.
• Complete accurate, concise and legible documentation of laboratory testing results and records.
• Ensure remedial action is taken and documented whenever testing systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Complete required organizational compliance education.

Requirements

• Must possess current skills in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis.
• Ability to demonstrate dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills.
• Require knowledge and analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing.
• Working knowledge of and ability to implement the requirements for COLA, CLIA, and CLIP Laboratory Accreditation.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.
• Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting.
• Must possess visual acuity required to distinguish fine gradations of color and/or texture.
• Proficient oral and written communication abilities in English.
• Flexible and willing to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in biology / chemistry or medical laboratory science, or in a related scientific field with a demonstrated internship in an approved clinical laboratory training program.
• Current certification with a nationally recognized registry such as MT(ASCP).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.