MicrobiologistMT Laboratory Full Time 80 hours biweekly

Danville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary :

The responsibility of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is to serve patients physicians and associates through accurate timely and courteous completion of laboratory tests and communicate test results to ordering practitioners in a professional and competent manner. Uses sound judgement to perform routine and complex laboratory functions on body fluids requiring adherence to technical procedures. Adheres to all CLIA regulations with increased focus on Quality control instrument maintenance and excellent laboratory techniques.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

Complies with all regulatory requirements CAP CLIA and OSHA regulations.
Performs routine and complex laboratory tasks in assigned departments to provide accurate and timely results.
Performs and Evaluates quality control to meet acceptable standards for accurate patient results
Performs troubleshoots and evaluates instrument maintenance to meet acceptable standards to support accurate patient results.
Evaluating test results to identify potential errors
Contributes to a positive work environment by functioning as a team member.
Organizes plans and performs multiple tasks to accomplish department objectives.
Provides internal and external customer assistance with a positive service-oriented attitude including proper phone etiquette.
Computer skills to utilize email spreadsheets and patient records management software
Understanding of the laws and regulations related to infection control safety data security and patient privacy
Shares with management the needs for the department including supplies and other issues that arise.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
Cooperates in the completion of additional duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelors Degree; preferred Major: Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
Alternate Majors: Degrees in Biology Chemistry or Microbiology are also acceptable. (typically complete a one-year post-baccalaureate clinical program to qualify for certification)

Experience:

One year of post training laboratory work is preferred but not required.
Degrees in Biology Chemistry or Microbiology typically complete a one-year post-baccalaureate clinical program to qualify for certification

Licenses or Certifications:

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification; required

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Required Experience:

Job Summary : The responsibility of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is to serve patients physicians and associates through accurate timely and courteous completion of laboratory tests and communicate test results to ordering practitioners in a professional and competent manner. Uses sound judgement ...