MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST - DAY SHIFT MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 : 30AM - 5 : 30PM NEAR FORT SMITH, AR

Overview

Perform test procedures of moderate / high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and / or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the positions

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience :

Minimum one (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting for those with BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology

Preferred Work Experience :

One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Knowledge :

Skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree(Required)

Bachelor's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

ASCP Certification