MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - FULL TIME

The Toledo Clinic, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Clinic, Inc. seeks a capable laboratory technician to perform chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures across laboratory sections. You will follow validated protocols, maintain accurate records, and respond promptly to STAT requests.

You will work under supervision of the Lab Supervisor, ensure safety standards, keep equipment and work areas clean, and participate in quality control and procedural improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of college including chemistry, biology and microbiology to qualify for ASCP/AMT registry.
• Must be eligible for ASCP/AMT registry.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in designated laboratory sections.
• Works under supervision of the Lab Supervisor.
• Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results and quality control.
• Plots control results on Levey-Jennings charts and investigates out-of-control runs.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of laboratory reports.
• Maintains equipment and logs daily temperature checks and preventive maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and informs reordering needs.
• Responds promptly to STAT requests and communicates results to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Punctuality

Task completion

Policy compliance

OSHA safety

Clean workspace

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology

ASCP/AMT registry eligibility

Job description

Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections.

Works under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor.

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Performs procedures in designated areas of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified technician/technologist and/or supervisor.
• Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control in the laboratory section. Plots results of control runs on Levey-Jennings charts. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs, and implements necessary remedial action.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of relevant laboratory reports.
• Maintains equipment, logging daily temp. checks, and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory of laboratory supplies, informing in advance of reordering needs.
• When presented with a "STAT" request(s), stops all other routine activities and promptly addresses the STAT. Calls or faxes the results promptly as indicated on the request to individuals authorized to receive lab results/information.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

• May participate in research and development of new procedures and changes to existent procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Knows, understands and adheres to all laboratory, Clinic and/or OSHA safety standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by daily cleaning, emptying trash containers, cleaning up spills and all other housekeeping duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area.
• Supports staffing by being able to work extended or altered hours when necessary.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education:

• Four (4) years college course including chemistry, biology and microbiology necessary to take (ASCP/AMT) registry.

Preferred:

• ASCP/AMT.
• Two years of experience in clinical laboratory testing.