AMVETS Jobs

Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Responsible for a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.

• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.

• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.

• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.

• Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.

• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.

7. Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

8. Other relevant duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• BS, MT or BS, MLS

• Must provide copy of BS diploma with MT or MLS specified on diploma

• If MT or MLS not specified, must provide transcript - If foreign diploma, must provide foreign equivalency

Preferred:

• ASCP eligible

• 2+ years prior experience or experience in Med lab tech position