Job Description

Additional Job Information

• 40 hour work week

• Sign on Bonus Eligible

• Night Shift

Overview

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II performs specimen processing and routine I complex testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Maintains appropriate documentation of all activities as required. Demonstrates good clinical laboratory practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Trains new laboratory personnel in use of analyzers specific to that area.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
• Boone Hospital has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degrees: Bachelor’s Physical/Life Science or related field
• Experience: <2 years
• Supervisor Experience: None

• Licenses & Certifications: ASCP, AMT,AAB or equivalent or eligible

Work Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer