Job description
Med Lab Scientist (certified)
Full Time – Multiple shifts available
Department: Labs
Salary: $26.42 - $41.74 /hour
Job Summary:
Perform a variety of specialized, non-routine tests, procedures, and examinations in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Detailed Description:
- Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.
- Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures.
- Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments. Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
- Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
- May assist higher level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
- Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
- Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
- Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
- Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
- Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.
- Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or IMLS), categorical or specialist (such as Chemistry, Cyto, Histo, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Point of Care Professional (CPP) by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), or Clinical Laboratory Technologist by former Dept of Health Education & Welfare HEW/HHS).
- Bachelor's degree.
- Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.
- The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees.
- The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
At MU Health Care, an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment based on mutual respect and learning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
At MU Health Care, we believe in the value of human diversity because it enriches our lives and our organization. We are committed to increasing access and inclusion as we continue to save and improve lives. If you have questions about this information, please contact Human Resources.
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