Job Title: MLT/MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Location: Fostoria Ohio United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
- Performs routine and complex analytical procedures recognizes deviations and provides interpretation following established standards and practices.
- Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
- Process biological specimens for analysis. Evaluate and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing.
- Performs routine and complex analytical procedures recognizes deviations and provides interpretation.
- Operates instruments and performs procedures within the scope of training.
- Performs scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and acts according to established protocols.
- Performs records and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions.
- Answers inquiries regarding results and factors affecting results. Acts as a liaison and fosters effective communication between laboratory and health care team maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Performs routine inquiry and data input on the laboratory computer systems.
- Ensures accuracy of information in the computer systems and is responsible for corrective actions.
- Utilizes computer software to enhance specialty area.
Instructs new associates and students as required. - With respect to experience and education assesses competencies of other test performers.
- Must complete required number of CE units
- Must complete mandatory in-services
- Maintains and upgrades personal professional development.
- Provides guidance to co-workers in the absence of an on-site Supervisor regarding staffing and technical issues that arise.