What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist position at SYRINGA HOSPITAL & CLINICS?
Responsible for obtaining, analyzing and reporting laboratory results in an accurate and efficient manner as outlined in the laboratory policy and procedure manual.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
- Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
- Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
- Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
- Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities. Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
- Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
- Perform and report laboratory tests in an accurate and efficient manner to assure patients are treated knowledgably.
- Communicate clearly and record accurately any orders received via the telephone to assure the correct tests are performed and diagnosis are recorded.
- At all times prioritize and organize work to assure turnaround times are acceptable.
- Operate and perform periodic maintenance on all laboratory instrumentation to assure proper performance.
- Rotate call and work weekends as assigned to assure 24hr/7dy coverage of the department.
Completion of an acceptable Medical Technology Bachelor’s degree program and accreditation through the AMT or ASCP.
- Position requires a minimum of two years experience working in a hospital setting as a generalist with experience in Microbiology, Blood Banking, Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, and Phlebotomy.
