Medical Lab Scientist

Description

Job Summary: The MLS performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs procedures in: hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. Enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures.

Standards of Behavior

William Newton Hospital’s Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar".

All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily.

i - Integrity

We act with unwavering moral principle,

transparency, and sincerity in every

interaction.

P - Patient-Centered

We meet patients where they are, ensuring

the are active participants in their care

journey. We prioritize the patient's physical

and emotional well-being over all else.

A - Accountability

We own our actions. We set clear

expectations and hold all team members to

the same high standards.

C - Compassion

We treat every patient, family member, and

colleague with kindness, empathy, and

dignity.

E - Excellence

We approach every task, large or small, with

enthusiasm. We continually pursue mastery

and best practices in our field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology.
• Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity.
• Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and/or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel.
• Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory’s efficiency.
• Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Science.
• Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
• Maintains and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.
• Aspires and lives the Mission, Vision, and Standards of Behavior of the hospital.

This is an unbenefited position