Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with physicians nursing unit personnel other clients and laboratory and other Health Center personnel while reporting and explaining test results requesting or providing information. Analytical skills necessary to interpret and analyze test results of complex or unusual procedures and determine appropriate course of action for abnormal and atypical results. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail while performing job responsibilities. Organizational ability necessary to perform various tests on a large volume of samples with appropriate prioritization of work to ensure that results are provided in a timely manner according to the priority status of requests.

• Follows established procedures and policies to perform all tests pertinent to the section to which assigned.
• Records and/or enters laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor spurious unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures. Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
• Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance and calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section) to which assigned.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens equipment malfunctions and quality control aberrations in accordance with department policy on procedure.
• Prepares standards reagents and other materials used in testing. Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel with regard to results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.
• Actively participates in department and section meetings continuing education in-service and quality assurance program.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Assists in training of technologists technicians lab assistants clerical staff and others.
• Assumes Tech- in- Charge duties as assigned.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems offer solutions and participate in their resolution.