Medical Laboratory Scientist - New Grads Welcome!

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform a variety of laboratory tests in a timely manner yielding accurate and precise results with a low error rate.
2. Identifies problems, performs basic troubleshooting and seeks appropriate assistance for advanced troubleshooting. Ensures that patient results are not reported until systems are functioning properly. Is able to communicate next steps and learn from the process.
3. Possesses the appropriate knowledge, skills and theory to perform job duties in the clinical laboratory.
4. Performs and evaluates quality control and instrument function checks using established quality control practices to assess the functioning of the test system(s). Identifies when a QC problem exists and notifies appropriate technical or leadership staff.
5. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established laboratory procedures and/or manufacturers recommendations, including maintaining supplies. Identifies when sample, instrument, and/or procedural problems exist and reports issues to leadership or takes appropriate actions to address.
6. Is able to troubleshoot problems independently or with assistance and communicate steps taken.
7. Orients and trains new laboratory staff. Trains bench personnel when new procedures or systems are put into routine use. Trains MLS or MLT/CLT students in bench procedures, basic theory, and skills.
8. Actively participates in the D-HH member’s laboratory continuing education program.
9. Assist in outpatient/in-patient phlebotomies, specimen processing, non-patient registration, and requisition checks, as needed. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to determine phlebotomy technique appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of and acts in accordance with all hospital safety requirements.
11. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree or the equivalent in education and & Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Relevant technical experience preferred, but will hire new graduates.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and manager changing volumes. Knows when to ask for support. Basic knowledge of computer software systems preferred.

Required License/Certs:

• Nationally recognized certification required within 1 year of date of hire.
• ASCP preferred.
• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire for those CLS employees located at Community Group Practice laboratory locations.