Medical Lab Scientist II - IP Lab Tech

Required Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.

Experience:

• Prior work experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities:

• Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.

• Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.

• Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.

• Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

• Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.

• Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.

• Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.

• Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.

• Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations.

• Assists manager in overall departmental operations.

• Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

• Actively participates in competency assessment process.

• Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas

• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy

• Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.