Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist are responsible for testing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy of test, and communicating results to providers.
Reports To
Supervisor, Medical Laboratory
Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for testing.
- Test patient specimens, establishing and ensuring acceptable levels of quality control are maintained.
- Ensure requirements of the CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA (as applicable to section/shift) are followed and in compliance.
- Ensure equipment is operational by performing equipment maintenance, calibrating, and troubleshooting.
- Perform all other duties related to the medical laboratory.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
N/A
Skills and Abilities
- Understands and can articulate correct procedures to accurately identify patients, label specimens, and verify that there is adequate sampling for the testing ordered.
- Proficient use of computer peripherals.
- Clear communicator; speak, read, and write English fluently.
Interaction with Other Departments
This position has much interaction with nursing staff and other hospital departments.
Physical Capabilities
Stand for long periods of time and walk frequently. The position also requires frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending, and kneeling. The incumbent may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required.
Environmental / Working Conditions
This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant changes in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.
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