Medical Laboratory Scientist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and patient test records maintenance.

• Monitors test analysis and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are completed

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.

• Maintains proficiency and competency in performance for the testing menu of the department.

• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.

• Performs instrument calibration and maintenance.

• Follows laboratory procedures when test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.

• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and notifies proper personnel.

• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications.

• Properly disposes of all bio-hazardous materials and prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedure

• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

COMPETENCIES

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - The incumbent demonstrates the technical capability and knowledge required for this role

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - This role demonstrates the ability to understand relationship-orientated aspects of social effectiveness and to operate successfully in a variety of social exchanges

• QUALITY CONTROL - This role demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality

• DECISION MAKING SKILLS - This role will be required to display the ability to make good decisions and / or lead a sound decision-making process

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Consistently delivers quality work during allotted timeframe

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and proficiency in Laboratory settings

• Presents commitment to core values of the organization and ensures Laboratory employees do the same

Education / Certifications:

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science is accepted.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Appropriate certification based on assigned department.

Experience / Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Willingness to maintain confidential information

Under the supervision of the Lab Director/Technical Consultant, the Senior Laboratory Technician will evaluate and perform established criteria in conformance with state and federal regulatory guidelines