Medical Laboratory Scientist

3 weeks ago

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Kettering Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Kettering Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests and procedures, including chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immunohematologic testing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform accurate testing and recognize abnormal or unusual results.
  • Report timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
  • Notify appropriate persons as necessary.
  • Perform and record instrument checks, and quality control.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
  • Identify QC issues and initiate proper corrective action.
  • Follow instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
  • Document and notify lab leadership appropriately.
  • Demonstrate current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Actively engage in laboratory communications and staff meetings.
  • Properly prepare samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques.
  • Demonstrate and understand the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
  • Notify appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and document notification in accordance to policy.
  • Organize and set priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
  • Able to multitask.
  • Teach procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
  • Understand and apply theory of disease process to testing and test results.
  • Understand and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existing assays.
  • Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

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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