Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Colonial Group; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories in Jamestown, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to cover 40 hours every two weeks on day or evening shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation, at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department.

The role involves performing tests accurately, performing QC on equipment, recording results, addressing client questions, and assisting with training new staff while upholding safety and integrity policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Certification in ASCP or AMT (or eligible) is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests accurately following policies.
• Maintain daily QC on equipment and reagents.
• Record results and notify clients of panic values.
• Answer client questions courteously and efficiently.
• Assist in training new staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS)

ASCP or AMT certification (or eligible)

Job description

Located at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department (Jamestown, OH)

Part-Time (40 hours every two weeks) Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) or Evening Shift (2:00 PM-10:30 PM) With Weekend & Holiday Rotation

Responsibilities:

• Perform all tests in an accurate and efficient manner following established policies and procedures.
• Perform and record daily and/or routine maintenance and quality control on all equipment or reagents used for testing.
• Recognize problems with instruments, reagents, test results and/or supplies and initiates problem solving procedures.
• Record all results in an accurate, complete and readable format, utilizes computer systems correctly to generate results and notifies clients appropriately of panic value results.
• Address client related questions and problems in a courteous and efficient manner, following department policies and procedures.
• Participate in training of new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
• Comply with all corporate integrity and safety policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories by performing other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS).
• ASCP or AMT certification (or eligible) or comparable required.

Physical & Safety Demands:

• Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity to work at computer for extended periods.
• Perform accurate data entry and data analysis in a potentially noisy environment.
• Complete integrity and accuracy in test performance and results reporting.
• Read/see small print on labels.
• Lift and carry, with both hands, weights up to 20 pounds for distances up to 50 yards.
• Lift a weight up to 50 pound from the floor to an approximate height of five feet.
• Manual dexterity to be able to manipulate various specimen types as well as the fine motor skills required to operate the various pipetting devices common to the clinical laboratory.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Repeatedly walk short distances.
• Will have exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals.
• Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies of the Company.
• Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas.
• Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.