Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
About The Position
Performs clinical laboratory testing in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements. Performs maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance following manufacturer’s recommendations and departmental policies and procedures. Prioritizes workload and demonstrates flexibility to meet customer and departmental needs. Actively participates in process improvement to enhance turn-around times and quality of test results. Utilizes informed decision making and troubleshooting skills in daily work. Effectively communicates and demonstrates good customer service throughout the health system to include nursing staff, physicians, patients, co-workers, and other SJH customers and employees.
Requirements
- Minimum Education Required: Completed educational requirements for American Society for Clinical Pathology National certification of MLS(ASCP)cm or AMT Medical Technologist. Must provide proof, either through a diploma or transcript, of completed degree
- Required Licenses: AMT MT or MLS(ASCP)cm within 1 year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or related field
- Preferred: 2 or more years as a Laboratory Scientist, Technician or comparable role.
Responsibilities
- Department Direction Demonstrates competency in all applicable technical areas of the laboratory according to the current written procedures and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates sound decision making and troubleshooting skills.
- Follows appropriate protocol for investigating and checking abnormal or unexpected results for accuracy.
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations, departmental policies, and procedures.
- Performs and records QC per department policy.
- Participates in all analytical and preanalytical duties including venipuncture as needed, and answers technical questions and problems related to specimen collection, processing, and sample integrity as needed.
- Personal Leadership Demonstrates teamwork in all areas of the Laboratory.
- Uses communication tools effectively and with positive intent, including Service Complaint reports, event reports, Team Discussion, email, etc.
- Exhibits appropriate use of written communication in result comments and notes.
- Demonstrates consistent independent judgement under fluctuating workload pressure and stress.
- Reports results of STAT, ASAP, timed tests, and critical results within the allotted turn-around times.
- Organizational Responsibilities Participates in proficiency testing as required by policy.
- Completes CAP compliant competencies as appropriate, educational assignments and other assigned duties in a timely manner.
- Uses appropriate PPE and observes other safety practices in accordance with SJH and departmental policies.
- Is knowledgeable about specimen requirements, specimen rejection criteria, and procedures for both onsite and reference lab testing.
- Documents problem specimens in log.
- Ensures integrity of specimen prior to performing tests.
- Effective Communication and Problem Solving Checks pending lists and reconciles incomplete work-lists in a timely manner.
- Communicates status of incomplete work-lists to co-workers, especially at the change of shift.
- Accepts and shares responsibility for completing assigned clinical and non-clinical duties (order review and correction, supervisory review, faxing results, etc.). bench and Clerical work completed in a timely cooperative manner.
- Minimizes non-productive time seeking our work and/or performing activities that will enhance department productivity and personal knowledge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
