Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Profession: Laboratory
Specialty: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 10 hours (0700-1630 or 1000-1930) includes every other weekend
Experience: 2+ years of MLS experience
License: ASCP
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- ASCP certification
- BLS certification
Description:
Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing.
Enters collections of such specimens in the lab information system.
Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests.
Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples.
Follows defined processes in obtaining samples including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate systems.
Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
Organizes blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and that all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies and protocols.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.