Role Overview: The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources to ensure high-quality patient care and satisfaction. They provide care tailored to specific age groups within their clinical area, maintaining productivity, managing multiple processes efficiently, and completing tasks promptly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Properly handle specimens, confirm identification, and ensure specimen suitability.
- Use appropriate accessioning procedures and recognize discrepancies on patient orders.
- Perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control, and replenish reagents and supplies.
- Follow established reporting procedures via computerized, verbal, and manual methods.
- Navigate multiple computer applications for job functions and assist in training new employees.
- Participate in educational activities and successfully complete competency exams.
Work is performed in a clinical environment, adhering to organizational policies and procedures. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, certification, and may consider military experience. The position involves rotating shifts and offers comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and wellness programs.