What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician position at Osceola Medical Center?
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services in a critical access hospital and outpatient setting. The MLT/MLS position collects and processes specimens using appropriate technique, performs testing and verifies assay/analyzer performance. This position is responsible for testing in all of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine. Additional responsibilities include documentation and communication of laboratory results, and assay/analyzer maintenance.
Typical Schedule
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Monday - Friday. One scheduled holiday a year. No scheduled weekends.
Qualifications
- Minimum of associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, required.
- Qualified to work in a high complex laboratory, required.
- Laboratory certification such as ASCP or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months, required.
Responsibilities
- Collect and process specimens using appropriate technique.
- Perform testing and verify assay/analyzer performance.
- Responsible for testing in any of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine.
- Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately.
- Perform and document assay/analyzer maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrates OMC's behavioral standards and values in daily work.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to use time efficiently.
- Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members and co-workers.
- Knowledge and understanding of computer systems including EMR, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrates awareness of organizational goals/strategic plan in all daily work environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality per policy.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.
- Ability to solve problems efficiently.
