MLT/MLS | Weekend Overnight Baylor Position (work 34 hrs. get paid for 40 hrs.)

Job Title:Medical Lab Scientist
I

Department:Laboratory

Reports To:Senior Mgr. of Lab
Services

Location:Hospital/Clinic

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Medical Lab Scientist I (MLS I)
performs various tests in the highly complex medical laboratory.
Exercises independent judgement in dealing with procedural, technical
and customer service issues.

Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Promotes
   an engaged and positive environment among the laboratory team.

   
   

2. Performs
   phlebotomy and prepares specimens for analysis as needed or assigned
   to ensure a high level of quality is maintained.

   
   

3. Perform
   computer functions including test requisition, test resulting, and
   quality documentation according to standard protocols.

   
   

4. Performs
   high complexity laboratory testing according to protocol. Evaluates
   specimens for specimen integrity and accurate and complete labeling.
   Evaluates patient results for reasonableness.

   
   

5. Performs
   instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting as scheduled
   or needed. Maintains appropriate documentation. Responds by
   following established protocols.

   
   

6. Participates
   in annual technical competency program, which may include conducting
   direct observations.

   
   

7. Participates
   in proficiency testing in all areas of competence.

   
   

8. Assists
   in training of new employees, students and other lab personnel as
   appropriate.

   
   

9. Serves
   on committees and teams as needed or assigned, actively
   participating in meetings and completing tasks or assignments.

   
   

10. Actively
    participates in continuing education.

    
    

11. Performs
    all other related duties as assigned.

    
    

Accountabilities
for all Employees:

1. Adheres
   to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values

   
   

2. Maintains
   confidentiality of the organization and patients.

   
   

3. Reports
   any health/medical errors.

   
   

4. Observes
   all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards
   immediately.

   
   

Education,
Training or Degree Required:

1. Bachelor's
   Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory
   Science or Medical Technology, required.

   
   

License/Registration/Certification
Required:

1. ASCP
   required. If eligible, must complete within first 6 months of
   employment/moving into the position.

   
   

2. Will
   consider other licensure if comparable to ASCP.

   
   

3. Proof
   of education in the form of diploma or transcripts that document
   degree.

   
   

Experience
and Skills:

1. Must
   be accurate and precise (required).

   
   

2. Manual
   dexterity (required)

   
   

3. Able
   to work independently (required)

   
   

4. Excellent
   verbal and written communication skills (required)

   
   

5. Competent
   computer skills to navigate within a laboratory information system.
   (required)

   
   

6. Experience
   in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank. (required)

   
   

7. Able
   to investigate equipment issues or follow troubleshooting
   instructions from key operator and/or technical service. (required)

   
   

8. Possess
   a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

   
   

9. Experience
   in microbiology (preferred).

   
   

10. Current
    laboratory experience or experience beyond internship (preferred).

    
    

Date created: 09/14/2021

Date updated: