MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or MB (Molecular Biology) ASCP

This position provides technical support to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist aids clinicians in the diagnosis treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens correlating data & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient. Specimen processing culture reading from different sourcesperforming identification and susceptibility testing for different organisms and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisor or director review of results is required in situations dictated by policy or procedure.

Employees in this class have general knowledge of laboratory and Microbiology specific terminology equipment materials techniques and safety person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude which will best serve the clients of the department.

• Laboratory Testing: The Microbiology Technologist aids clinicians in the diagnosis treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care
• Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling.
• Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care.
• Performs daily weekly and monthly QC to follow and comply with CAP requirements.
• Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of microbiology and molecular specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.
• Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance: Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs including POCT to affect highest quality patient care: PERFORM Quality Control (QC) procedures w/ appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems w/ manager and Technical coordinator; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing & report results
• Performs all computer functions using EPIC software. Answers telephone requests for laboratory information.
• Trains new employees students and residents.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assists with miscellaneous technical administrative functions to support daily laboratory activities.
• Performs inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Reviews critical summary and outstanding lists.
• Performs projects assigned by lead worker technical coordinator or lab manager.
• Completes competency training annual review of policy and procedure manuals and safety review. Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics and understands and complies with the Code of Conduct OHSU and departmental policies and procedures and other applicable procedures rules and regulations.
• Communicates and works effectively as part of a team and interacts with a variety of clients including doctors nurses laboratory staff and patients maintaining a customer service focus at all times.
• Performs job responsibilities ethically professionally and with personal integrity and functions as part of the team exhibiting excellent communication teamwork and customer service skills.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology Clinical Lab Science Medical Laboratory Science Chemical or Biological field and current certification MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1 2004. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred.OR
• Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1 2004. OR
• Bachelors degree in a Chemical or Biological field and four years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1 : experience in a specialty lab area will only qualify candidate to work in that specialty area.

• Three year of experience with microbiology testing.
• General knowledge of laboratory terminology equipment materials and techniques regulations and safety.
• Skill in handling of laboratory specimens record keeping and laboratory equipment.

• Skill in identifying cells and cell morphology.

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and apply problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate performance of job duties to trainees.

• Demonstrate personal integrity efficiency and ability to adjust to rapidly changing testing priorities.

• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the laboratory.

• Positions in the laboratory and environs may require working flexible schedules including nights weekends and holidays; working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between laboratories and sites by stairs elevator tram shuttle or other means; exposure to blood and body fluids chemical hazards radiation; working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control problems in building.
• Positions in laboratory departments require the ability to carry and lift up to 30 lbs.; ability to stand or sit for 4-8 hours depending on the tasks assigned; ability to bend reach and carry as required for assigned tasks; ability to utilize simple and complicated laboratory equipment and computers; ability to utilize multi-line phones pagers dictation equipment and office equipment.