Medical Lab Tech or Medical Lab Scientist

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Position Highlights

Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

Starting wage: $26.42 to $33.67 depending on degree and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician degree MLS-Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLT-American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• One or two years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, the physicians, and the public.
• Must possess good organization and time management skills.
• Requires analytical skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Moderate physical work.
• Near visual acuity for reading and preparing reports, forms, policies etc.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress.
• Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.
• Requires frequent standing, sitting, reaching, walking, talking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Will occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of lab instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical lab tests and procedures utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
• Communicates lab data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely manner.
• Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests and assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values.
• Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
• Provides technical guidance to and is a primary resource for phlebotomy and lab assistants.
• Provides instruction and/or performs specimen collection.
• Maintains a general understanding of test theory as acquired through formal education, experience, and continuing education.