Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Microbiology (Days)

JOB SUMMARY

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• No experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory work experience in Microbiology

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT),  or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation. 
• Performs, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.