Medical Laboratory Scientist

1 day ago

Louisville Kentucky, United States UofL Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team at UofL Health. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play a critical role in supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various other body fluids.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, acceptability, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
  • Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Follow accrediting agency standards, including CAP, AABB, FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and Joint Commission, as well as safety guidelines.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual.
  • Successfully complete department-specific competencies and identify and report any safety hazards or concerns.
  • Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures.
  • Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees.
  • Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents.
  • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
  • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science.
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by one of the following accrediting agencies is required:
    • Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    • Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
    • Medical Laboratory Scientist certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
    • Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the Department of Health, Education & Welfare/US Department of Health & Human Services (HEW/HHS)
    • Technologist certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in one of the following areas:
      • Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Cytogenetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Cytology
    • Technologist certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) in one of the following areas:
      • Medical Technologist, Andrology Laboratory Scientist, Embryology Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
  • Minimum one (1) year of lab experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist is preferred.

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