Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pay Range: $30.50 - $48.10 (Pay based on experience)
Essential Functions
• After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessment, perform all instruments and testing methods applicable to the assigned role in accordance with CLIA requirements.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintenance of patient test result records.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and required maintenance.
• Follow established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems do not meet the laboratory's established acceptable performance levels.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results and either correct the problem or immediately notify the appropriate general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or Laboratory Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required
Experience
lab experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff, including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.
- Basic knowledge of federal, state and accreditation requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
789 Central Avenue
40
Regular
Night (United States of America)
Pay Range
$25.15 - $36.63/Hourly
Grade
6
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