Medical Lab Scientist II - IP Lab Tech

Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs scientific work in the laboratory for a wide variety of laboratory procedure using both manual and automated methods. Serves as a resource for Level I Med Tech and other lab staff.

• Performs all technical skills required at the level of Medical Laboratory Scientist II according to laboratory policy.

• Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient account.

• Follows all established departmental procedures.

• Participates in continuing education and maintaining a level of skill and knowledge outlined by an accrediting agency.

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• Promotes good communication and interpersonal skills in accordance to laboratory policy.

• Actively participates in competency assessment process.

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on lab instrumentation. Calibrate instruments to assure accuracy.

• Performs analytical and decision-making functions without direct supervision, recognizes unexpected results, and take necessary corrective action.

• Assists in the preparation and presentation of teaching materials for the Laboratory department

• May be asked to assist with evaluation and/or development of new test procedures, monitors them for unexpected problems or sources of error.

• May be asked to assist in researching, reviewing and writing of technical procedures.

• Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.

• Obtains blood and body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages as requested by authorized personnel.

• Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation. Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas and performs technical procedures.

• Assures quality and timeliness of patient results, assists with investigation of any problems.

• Recognizes unexpected results, error and problems with patient tests.

• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as details in hospital policy.

• Conserves hospital resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to perform job duties.

• Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national agencies.

• Contributes by promptly greeting patients and offering assistance.

• Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standards for attendance. Must be able to work assigned schedule including holidays and weekends.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field required.

• Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP)/BS MT ASCP I/MT(NCA) required.

• At least 4 years work experience as a MLS or equivalent.

• Moderate physical effort.