Job Title :- Medical Lab Scientist
Location :- Fort Wayne IN
Duration :- Permanent full time
Shift :- Nights
Summary
The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing medical laboratory tests following established laboratory policies and procedures; adhering to performance and quality standards. The Lab Scientist is responsible for clinical instrument maintenance for new test and instrumentation development. The Lab Scientist is responsible for training of other laboratory co- workers. The Lab Scientist actively participates in the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory assuming leadership or member roles on committees and projects. The Lab Scientist is responsible for keeping the laboratory in continuous readiness for inspection. The Lab Scientist possesses an extensive knowledge of techniques instruments and the basic medical sciences. The Lab Scientist is responsible for the consequences of his/her own decisions and provides guidance to other laboratory co-workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science required. Successful completion of NAACLS accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program required.
Licensure/Certification
At the time of hire or promotion must be a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology the National Credentialing Agency the American Medical Technologists or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts).
Other Qualifications
Must have visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.