Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position requirements

• A.knowledge,
• SKILLS
• AND
• Abilities:
• Proper techniques, methods and procedures if basic clinical laboratory testing is required.
• A basic knowledge of how a laboratory functions, and the laboratory’s role in health care delivery is essential.
• Use of a computer data terminal is essential.
• Must be able to communicate orally as well as via the telephone.
• Must possess the skill to manually, or through automated means perform a variety of testing techniques, which may require the use of variable equipment, supplies, and solutions in a single procedure.
• Ability to discern all colors of the white light spectrum; exercise initiative and sound judgement, exercise courtesy and cooperation with patients and other customer contacts, as well as clinic and medical staff(s); instruct new employees/students in basic laboratory procedures.

Physical requirements

• Frequent seating, standing, bending, twisting, reaching forward or overhead and use of stairs
• Frequent lifting of medical equipment up to 49 pounds
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient or office needs
• Clear vision and hearing to interact effectively with team members

Qualifications

• Education, experience and skills required:
• Must possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an approved college or university and be a graduate of an accredited school of medical technology or equivalent. Military applicants must have completed both basic and advanced schools of medical laboratory training in addition to holding a baccalaureate degree.
• Experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Must be certified (registered) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or be registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency, e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent. Registry-eligible personnel must become certified within 1 year from date of hire.

Safety hazards of the job

• Minimal hazards in a general office working condition as long as safety is followed in keeping power cords fastened to floors, walkways clear, filing cabinets closed, chairs in place, etc.: Yes
• Chemical
• Hazards: Yes
• Biological
• Hazards: Yes
• Personal
• Protective
• Equipment needed: Yes
• Describe equipment used: Clinical laboratory equipment such as analyzers, centrifuges, pipettes, microscopes, and computers.

Employer's rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated through the performance evaluation system and part of that evaluation will be based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.