Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Specialist will perform laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role requires the ability to recognize interdependency of tests and have knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Exercise professional judgment in order to prioritize and evaluate varying test requests efficiently.
• Follow procedures for collecting and processing Biological specimens.
• Perform analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Demonstrate scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic procedures, and their results.
• Integrate multiple data to resolve problems.
• Implement and monitor quality control, new equipment, and/or methods.
• Perform tasks efficiently and maintain work area.
• Participate in education efforts of the department.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or other science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory.
• Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level or grandfather at the Technologist level prior to 2004.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.