What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia?
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A Brief Overview
To perform and report various laboratory tests prescribed by physicians.
What you will do
- Accurately performs routine to moderately complex diagnostic tests or procedures as assigned and reports results through appropriate channels. Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers. Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
- Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment. Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable. Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee. Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time. Notifies supervisor of unsafe events. Responsibly controls and maintains inventory. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
- Provides professional, courteous and calm customer service to both internal and external customers. Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries.
- Regularly reviews operational procedure manuals. Maintains individual annual technical competency assessments. Actively identifies and pursues learning needs. Actively participates in departmental and continuing education meetings. Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle.
Schedule
- Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Either 3:30pm-12:00am OR 7:30am-4:00pm
- Holiday and weekend coverage is shared by the team on a rotational basis
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or other science related fields Required
Experience
- Microbiology experience is preferred
- Clinical lab experience is preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Exhibits the ability to work with computer programs and computer controlled equipment.
- Exhibits the ability to handle and interpret data, multitask, and maintains confidential material.
- Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
- Exhibits good communication, technical and organizational skills.
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Technologist (MT) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - - Preferred or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - - Preferred
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Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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