Position
Part-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hours
One to two 7.5-hour day shifts/week with flexibility to work additional shifts if needed.
Compensation
Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Non-benefitted position
Nature of the Job
Under general supervision, responsible for specimen collection and processing, test performance, and reporting of test results. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and helps to maintain laboratory instruments.
Specifics
- Operates and maintains laboratory instruments according to manufacturer’s guidelines to include, but not limited to: Blood Cell Counter, Urine Dipstick Analyzer
- Performs instrument calibration and quality control consistent with CLIA 88 standards and current COLA regulations.
- Troubleshoots method and instrument problems with the aid of the manufacturer’s manuals, technical support help lines, and on-line support.
- Performs, interprets, and reports results of testing as listed on the current test menu to include, but not limited to: Complete Blood Counts, Manual differentials and slide scans, Throat cultures, Rapid diagnostic tests, Urinalysis dipstick and microscopic, Sedimentation rate, KOH microscopic, Sickle Cell testing, COVID testing
- Collects acceptable blood samples using current phlebotomy standards and follows OSHA’s blood borne pathogen regulations.
- Competently uses the required computer programs to include, but not limited to: Electronic Medical Record, Laboratory Information System, Reference Lab Systems, UD email and UD-Workforce
- Participates in all Quality Assurance activities as requested by administration and outlined in the Quality Assurance Policies of the laboratory.
- Follows all OSHA standards.
- Provides excellent customer service by working closely and respectfully with students in performing phlebotomy, giving instruction on collection of specimens, obtaining insurance information, and other interactions as required.
- Resolves issues arising from laboratory orders from practitioners both inside SHS and outside providers.
- Works efficiently and accurately to provide results to practitioners.
- Has ability to prioritize tasks and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education and Experience
- BS, MT(ASCP), BS, MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) preferred.
- Acceptable education includes post high school training at a certified Medical Technology School and experience in laboratory work.
Additional skills include
- Technical knowledge and understanding of test methodologies and laboratory equipment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of computers (required) and experience with lab-related computer databases preferred
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely and efficient manner
- Attention to detail
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