What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at A+ Consulting?
Quest Diagnostics seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist who will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. Shift : Monday - Friday - 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM Will perform moderately difficult to complex tasks and will perform assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : -Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result; -Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; -Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).-Review and release test results.- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.-Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed; -Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.-Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.-Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.-Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.-If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.-Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.-Maintain general appearance of the department.-Make sure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review / train on new procedures.-Attend monthly department and any additional training / educational meetings.-Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location / use of all applicable safety equipment.-If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.-Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Required Knowledge : -A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. -Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory. Education : -BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or -Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. -Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). -United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. -A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT). Work Experience : -1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. -Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology. -National and State licensure as required. Special Requirements : -Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.-Must interact with other departments.-Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.-Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
