What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN / Core Lab / Overnight position at MedStar Medical Group?
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is seeking talented Medical Laboratory Scientists to performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections. Additionally, you will evaluate, and report results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat, orderly work area.
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
- Participates in surveys, conducts established quality control of procedures, evaluates results, implements corrective action when indicated, and ensures accuracy of test results.
- Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
- Prepares and evaluates statistical data, cost analysis, and daily tallies for monthly reports.
- Prepares, evaluates, and labels reagents, media, etc., per procedure.
- Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation, storage, and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
- Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity, precision, accuracy, etc.; and determines normal ranges.
- Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52
Salary : $35 - $63
