Medical Lab Scientist

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs and interprets standard, complex, and specialized laboratory The MLS II understands the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing and the technical, procedural, and problem-solving The MLS II correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states and determines the validity of test results and the need for additional The MLS II understands quality control programs, evaluates computer-generated data, and troubleshoots The MLS II can participate in introducing, investigating, and implementing new procedures and evaluating new The MLS II understands and enforces regulatory requirements and safety This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the

PCH Values

• Family-Centered care focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an essential member of the care
  
• Excellence in clinical care, service, and communication
  
• Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
  
• Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
  
• Accountability to our patients, community, and each other for providing the best and most
  

Requirements

Position Duties

• Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of standard, complex, and specialized test results, analyses, and examinations to ensure timely and thorough data for patient treatment Performs a full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immunohematology laboratory procedures related to specific job
  
• Participates in evaluating and developing new procedures, instrumentation, and quality improvement Proactively evaluates practices and assists in creating and implementing changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of
  
• Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by medical
  
• Participates in standard, complex, and specialized patient testing and quality control testing of Plans techniques based on the assessment of findings and accepted
  
• Differentiates and resolves technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components related to specific job functions within the
  
• Performs regular instrument maintenance following established Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper, and safe Understands and uses troubleshooting, validation, statistical, computer, and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure proper laboratory
  
• Assists peers with work assignments as
  

Education

• Graduate of a Clinical Laboratory Science program from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (as specified in the CLIA regulations for high complexity testing personnel).
  

Experience

• Clinical laboratory
  

Certifications/Licenses/Registries

• Current nationally recognized certification (ASCP or equivalent).
  

Benefits