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A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I. The role involves specimen processing, test performance, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must have a relevant degree and lab experience. A generous sign-on bonus is offered.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of both waived and non-waived test results. Under general supervision, each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory manager and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495)
Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Experience
lab experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have basic understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
Physical Requirements