Medical Laboratory Scientist III
Required skills
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Microbiology
- Serology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Immunohematology
- LIS
- HIS
- CLIA
- TJC
Nice to have
- Associate's Degree Medical Technology
- Bachelors Biology
- Bachelors Chemistry
- Clinical Lab Technologist
Role summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist III performs a wide range of laboratory procedures across multiple licensure specialties to meet workload demands. This role involves precise technical execution, quality control, specimen integrity assessment, and correlation of results with age-specific criteria. The scientist is responsible for instrument calibration, maintenance, proficiency testing, and timely reporting of critical results. Proficiency in LIS and HIS systems is required, along with maintaining adequate laboratory supplies. The position requires a strong understanding of laboratory policies and procedures, and the ability to work independently.
Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. coordinating lab resources as outlined below. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques by manual, semi -automated, or automated methodologies and equipment.
Essential Functions
Perform work according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently in all areas covered by the FL license.
Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as necessary before reporting patient results.
Assess specimen integrity for appropriateness of ordered tests, including issues like QNS, hemolysis, and clotting.
Ensure procedures, methodologies, and patient results correlate with age-specific criteria for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Repeat and report all panic/critical test results to a licensed caregiver within 5 minutes of completion.
Perform calibrations and maintenance as required by instrument manufacturers, CLIA, and TJC.
Complete proficiency testing samples within the requested timeframe.
Demonstrate competency in using the LIS and HIS computer systems.
Ensure adequate supplies are available and promptly notify the supervisor when supplies are low.
Education
Associate's Degree Medical Technology or
Bachelors Biology or Chemistry
License
Clinical Lab Technologist
Certification
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Work Experience
Licensed in all 5 specialties, Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology
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