Medical OR Clinical Lab Scientist

MUST HAVE ASCP LICENSE!!!

Shifts Available:

• 9p-7:30a 4x10's either Sat-Tues OR Sun-Wed

Job Description

Join a dynamic and fast-paced inpatient laboratory environment as a Medical Lab Scientist III, specializing in Blood Bank Medical Technology. You will be responsible for preparing patient samples, performing a range of laboratory tests, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient samples for testing and determine the acceptability of specimens and results.
• Repeat specimen testing as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Perform Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.
• Conduct laboratory tests and procedures using techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry.
• Carry out manual, semi-automated, and automated biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and/or blood bank analyses on varied patient specimens.
• Maintain, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Accurately prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Recognize normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results and take appropriate action as established by laboratory policy.
• Verify the accuracy of results and initiate corrective action when indicated.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related science.
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB.
• Blood Bank experience is required.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting, including externships.
• Proficiency in hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and/or microscopy.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Coachable and able to take and initiate feedback well.
• Proven history of reliability and positive attendance.

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