Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights)

Shift Hours

Evening shift 1500-2330

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required - Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript. 

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Required - 4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director. In the case of a technologist that rotates in general lab, the one year of experience in the appropriate section should be documented.  In cases where there is no documentation of the section rotation, a signed letter from the laboratory medical director must be placed in the technologist’s file stating that the technologist has been deemed competent in that section.
Preferred - Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment.     

Required - Current license in the state of practice (if applicable). ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program. 

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.
• Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment.
• Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations.
• Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service.
• Skills to work independently.

• Coordinates clinical competency in section.
• Performs routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintains competency, meets goals and objectives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.