Microbiology Med Lab Scientist - 3rd shift, Full-time

Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory. Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs Maintenance, QA, QC, Quality management, and other activities that support the daily operational functions of the laboratory. Applies critical thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory reports. Directs designated employees. Problem solves and troubleshoots in a variety of different circumstances.

Responsibilities

Performs testing on biological specimens in hospital and/or specialty clinic laboratory; Collects specimens, analyzes, evaluates, interprets, teaches, and reports test results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; Performs Maintenance, QA, QC, Quality management, and other activities that support the daily operational functions of the laboratory; Applies critical thinking and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory reports; Directs designated employees; Problem solves and troubleshoots in a variety of different circumstances

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory sciences or one of the chemical or biological sciences related fields that meets ASCP requirements required; Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce error-free results; Interpersonal skills to work with patients, patient's families, physicians, hospital, and laboratory staff; Leadership ability to assign and review the work of MLTs, MLAs, students and other laboratory allied health staff; One of the following: ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year; M(ASCP) - Technologist in Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year; MLS-Medical Lab Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year; MT-Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists within 1 Year; MT-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification within 1 Year

Nice to have

Approximately six to twelve months clinical laboratory experience preferred