Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chemistry PRN

• Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science or similar major. Must include sufficient subject credits to allow for eligibility to take the ASCP or equivalent board exam for certification.
• ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or discipline specific certification (C, H) must be obtained within 12 months of hire or within 12 months of becoming eligible.

​​Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical laboratory experience
• Current ASCP certification as MLS, MT, or C, H specific

• Conduct analysis of blood, urine, spinal fluid, body fluids and other biological samples to determine presence of normal and abnormal components in assigned section(s).
• Perform quality controls or quality check materials and perform corrective action as required. Enter test results and other data related to analysis and communication of results into relevant computer information systems or other document archival systems.
• Provide technical information about specimen collection, sample transport, sample identification, required documents, test methods and other related technical information to RN’s, physicians or laboratory clients.
• Use laboratory computer systems to order tests, generate results, generate reports, document results and communications, interpret results, and other lab duties related to inventory, testing method verifications and quality control.
• Perform daily set-up and maintenance on lab analyzers and automation line used to process samples.
• Operate equipment used in analysis such as spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, and computer controlled high volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, pipettes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing.
• Document function checks of temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
• Daily quality control review for assigned instruments.
• Ensure adequate supplies required for daily operations are available by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, rotating stock as required.
• Communicate with clinics, physicians and external staff regarding sample integrity issues and/or critical values.

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.