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.