Medical Laboratory Scientist
1 month ago
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus OverviewKettering Health Springfield
The one-story, 42,000-square-foot medical center, located at 2300 N. Limestone St.
Available services include:
- 24/7 emergency center including lab and imaging
- Medical offices for primary care and specialty services
- The medical facility will employ approximately 50 full-time positions, and it is expected to cost $20 million to build.
- The new location builds on Kettering Health’s existing services in Springfield, including a primary care office on Middle Urbana Rd. and a health center on Emmanuel Way that offers imaging services, physical and occupational therapy, primary care, and specialty services.
The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for the performance of laboratory testing and quality control that require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. The MT/MLS understands the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects. The technologist has a general comprehension of the many factors that affect health and disease, and recognizes the importance of proper test selection, the numerous causes of discrepant test results (patient and laboratory), deviations of test results and ethics. Under Medical Director supervision, performs a full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic and immunohematologic laboratory procedures which he/she has been deemed competent to perform. May review work of MLTs, clinical lab assistants and students. Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA. Authorized to perform procedures in all areas trained as documented in the employee records. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities & RequirementsJob Responsibilities:
- Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.
- Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
- Notifies appropriate persons as necessary.
- Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Identifies QC issues and initiates proper corrective action.
- Follows instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
- Documents and notifies lab leadership appropriately.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures.
- Actively engages in laboratory communications and staff meetings.
- Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques.
- Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
- Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documentsnotification in accordance to policy.
- Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
- Able to multitask.
- Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
- Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results.
- Understands and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existingassays.
- Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing.
Job Qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in related science that meets requirements for certification.
- MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required or(ASCP) categorical certification and a BS or BA in related science.
OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science including 60 semester hours of academic credit including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology or graduation from a military medical laboratory specialist program.
- MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Required.
OR
- All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered.
Skills:
Knowledge and ability to perform testing with accuracy appropriate to the sections in which they work. Knowledge of standardization and quality control theory and ability to troubleshoot without preset criteria. Understanding of safety regulations, regulatory requirements, and statistical methods. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, hospital personnel and physicians.
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