Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist I

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Senior Mgr. of Lab Services

Location: Hospital/Clinic

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Medical Lab Scientist I (MLS I) performs various tests in the highly complex medical laboratory. Exercises independent judgement in dealing with procedural, technical and customer service issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Promotes an engaged and positive environment among the laboratory team.

2. Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for analysis as needed or assigned to ensure a high level of quality is maintained.

3. Perform computer functions including test requisition, test resulting, and quality documentation according to standard protocols.

4. Performs high complexity laboratory testing according to protocol. Evaluates specimens for specimen integrity and accurate and complete labeling. Evaluates patient results for reasonableness.

5. Performs instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting as scheduled or needed. Maintains appropriate documentation. Responds by following established protocols.

6. Participates in annual technical competency program, which may include conducting direct observations.

7. Participates in proficiency testing in all areas of competence.

8. Assists in training of new employees, students and other lab personnel as appropriate.

9. Serves on committees and teams as needed or assigned, actively participating in meetings and completing tasks or assignments.

10. Actively participates in continuing education.

11. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Accountabilities for all Employees:

1. Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values

2. Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.

3. Reports any health/medical errors.

4. Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.

Education, Training or Degree Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, required.

License/Registration/Certification Required:

1. ASCP required. If eligible, must complete within first 6 months of employment/moving into the position.

2. Will consider other licensure if comparable to ASCP.

3. Proof of education in the form of diploma or transcripts that document degree.

Experience and Skills:

1. Must be accurate and precise (required).

2. Manual dexterity (required)

3. Able to work independently (required)

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)

5. Competent computer skills to navigate within a laboratory information system. (required)

6. Experience in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank. (required)

7. Able to investigate equipment issues or follow troubleshooting instructions from key operator and/or technical service. (required)

8. Possess a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

9. Experience in microbiology (preferred).

10. Current laboratory experience or experience beyond internship (preferred).

Date created: 09/14/2021

Date updated:

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