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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - DAY SHIFT MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 5:30PM NEAR FORT SMITH, AR

Overview

Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.


• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.


• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.


• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.


• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.


• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.


• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.


• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.


• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.


• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.


• May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.


• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.


• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.


• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.


• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.


• May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.


• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the positions

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

Minimum one (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Preferred Work Experience:

One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

 

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.


• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.


• Frequent walking and/or standing.


• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

 

Knowledge:

 

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.


• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

 

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.


• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.


• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.


• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information System

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree(Required)
Bachelor's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification