Job Description
Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Non-Certified)
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Completion of an accredited pre-professional program may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Required
- 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred
A Brief Overview This entry level medical laboratory scientist position performs testing of patient samples (blood and body fluids) in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring the validity and accuracy of test results. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical), quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision. Incumbents within this position are actively seeking MLS (ASCP or AMT) professional certification.
Essential Job Duties - Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
- Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
- Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Medical Laboratory Scientist Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Required
- 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Certification by AMT or NCA is also accepted. Required or
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist - California Required
- Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position.
A Brief Overview Performs testing of patient samples (blood and body fluids) in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring the validity and accuracy of test results. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical), quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.
Essential Job Duties - Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
- Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
- Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,