Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Nights

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelors degree in a science related field or from a NAACLS program.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.

• Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.

• Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.

• Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.

• Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.

• Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.

• Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.

• Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.

• Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.

Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.

• Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.

• Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.

• Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.

• Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.

Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.

• Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.

• Participates in process improvement projects.

• Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.

• Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.

• Coaches and mentors students and employees.

Customer Service

• Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.

Computer Skills

• Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.

• Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).

• Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.

• Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.

Other duties as assigned

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR Bachelor's degree in a related science field OR successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. With Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, two years of clinical laboratory experience. With Bachelor's degree in a related science field, one year of clinical laboratory experience. With completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program, no experience required.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 167331

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

• Science Jobs: No

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