Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing all procedures related to assigned section and the laboratory in general. Recognizes and addresses conditions that affect test results. Interested individuals must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology.

Department: Laboratory

Starting Wage: $27.68+, pay based on applicable experience

Responsibilities
Assists physicians in bone marrow preparation., Collects blood and swab samples from patients when necessary., Inventories supplies and reagents., Maintains a clean, neat work area and decontaminates area when needed., Participates in continuing education programs., Performs all testing activity related to that assigned section of the laboratory, including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing. Reports test results to authorized personnel., Performs daily quality control in area assigned and records data., Performs preventative maintenance on instruments., Performs proficiency testing for CAP Surveys., Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance and instrumentation., Recognizes problems that adversely affect test results., Seeks opportunities to improve department performance and productivity.

Requirements:
BS (Required)

AMT-Medical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathology - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP Medical Lab Scientist - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP-Pathologist in Blood Banking - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP-Specialist in Chemistry - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP-Specialist in Microbiology - Sarah Bush Lincoln, ASCP-Technologist in Hematology - Sarah Bush Lincoln