Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Laboratory * Days ( 0700-1530) -28hrs/wk
University of Michigan Health-West
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- Location
- Wyoming, United States
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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About the company
University of Michigan Health-West
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Performs technical laboratory procedures, evaluates test results, and enters results in the laboratory information system.
- Calls and documents critical or patient-waiting results, oversees a medical laboratory technician, and helps establish quality assurance programs.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science field, ASCP registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, and mandatory OSHA training.
- Clinical laboratory experience of one to three years is preferred.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
Medical Laboratory ScientistASCPquality controlOrganizational skillsOSHA training
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General Summary:
Precisely and accurately performs/evaluates a variety of technical procedures by utilizing the accepted quality control techniques with the aid of automated, semi-automated, and/or manual methodologies. Also, performs diagnostic procedures in other laboratory sections and venipunctures as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science field required (chemical, physical, or biological science).
Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required.
One to Three years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Organizational skills needed to prioritize daily workload
Written, verbal, and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrates knowledge, ability and competence in providing clinical data needed for the treatment
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Performs technical procedures within the department accurately and precisely by following the established department policies and procedures.
Enters test results accurately in the laboratory information system.
Calls “critical value” or patient waiting” results within 10 minutes of test completion and documents the “critical value” was called, to whom it was called, read back and follow-up action if applicable.
Demonstrates an ability to evaluate results of various tests and to determine the technical accuracy of test results.
Oversees the work of a medical laboratory technician while Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results
Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.