Medical Lab Scientist I

Job Description

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team!

Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory. This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results. Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.

• New Grad must pass ASCP registry within 9 months of hire. Medical Laboratory Scientist certification can be through ASCP or AMT.
• 3-twelve hour shifts 0700-1930 during the week with every third week weekend
• Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.

• Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.
• Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
• Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.
• Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
• Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing.
• Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.
• Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Day (United States of America)