The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analyses. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.- Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment;
- Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
- Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods for routine, urgent and stat testing.
- Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.
- Maintains laboratory supply inventory.
- Performs various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
- Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
- Recognizes problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.
- Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
- Develops educational materials and shares knowledge. Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers. Educates students and new staff in assigned section.
- Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and procedures
- Completes Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.
- Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures. Reviews as required.
- Successfully completes and maintains all requirements for MLS level II as outlined in the Professional Laboratory Advancement Program.
- Successfully completes and maintains all requirements for MLS level III as outlined in the Professional Laboratory Advancement Program.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
- Performs testing in the following sections of the clinical laboratory: Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology, including specimen processing. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: Manual WBC and body fluid differentials, manual body fluid cell counts, specimen dilutions, gram stains, molecular assays, and antibody identification and titers.
- Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved.
- Maintain laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels.
- Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member.
- Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.