Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) — 2nd Shift Diagnostics

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Hospital Laboratory at Baptist Health in Richmond, KY performs a broad range of diagnostic tests including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank and microbiology to support patient care.

The Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist role encompasses performing tests, recording results, specimen collection, quality control, troubleshooting, and accurate reporting in accordance with CLIA '88 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Enforces hospital policies and maintains department efficiency.
• Image quality assurance.
• Quality control in the work area.
• Executes patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs, interprets, validates, and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
• Determines that the test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test, and ensures the results are approved for reporting.
• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Skills

Quality control

Problem solving

Patient care duties

Education

Baccalaureate degree with MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP)/MLT (ASCP)

Job description

The Hospital Laboratory at Baptist Health in Richmond, KY performs a broad range of diagnostic tests including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank and microbiology to support patient care.

The Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist role encompasses performing tests, recording results, specimen collection, quality control, troubleshooting, and accurate reporting in accordance with CLIA '88 guidelines.