Medical Laboratory Scientist, Night - Chemistry

Medical Laboratory Scientist

11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Medical Technologist in the Chemistry Lab performs chemical tests on patient specimens to provide vital information to medical staff for diagnostic or interpretive purposes and performs this testing following prescribed methods and procedures and meeting established deadlines. The Medical Technologist reports to the Laboratory Supervisor of the area in which he or she is working.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs procedures utilizing automated instrumentation and manual methods.
• Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of results with supervisor review as appropriate.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures and an expanded scope of testing independently, accurately, efficiently, and according to approved procedures.
• Perform and document quality control and corrective action on all procedures accurately and according to approved protocol.
• Document and enter test information accurately.
• Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
• Recognize abnormal results and refers them to designated supervisory personnel.
• Performs and keeps accurate records of equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Refers problems and unusual results to appropriate personnel.
• Performs clerical and support services as needed.
• Responds to customer needs and requests.
• Participates in proficiency testing according to lab policy.
• Participates in continuing education programs related to laboratories.
• Collects specimens from Central Processing and separates/delivers specimens to proper testing stations.
• Prepares reagents and controls used in conducting blood and urine tests (requires pipetting skills).
• Operates and maintains a variety of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and automated blood analyzers.
• Measures specimens and/or reagents quantitatively using pipettes, making necessary dilutions in accordance with standard procedures using manual or automated methods. May prepare solutions and reagents used in conducting patient tests.
• Performs automated and manual testing in chemistry and blood gas departments. Consults with supervisory technologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings.
• Records all results of tests per procedure. Operates computer terminals to enter and retrieve pertinent laboratory information and reports, corrects inaccurate laboratory data.
• Calls critical patient results per lab and hospital policy and documents all calls completely and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with all laboratory and hospital staff, patients and outside locations.
• Follows all safety (including infection control and hazardous material) policies and procedures. Notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Successfully participates in safety education and all required competency activities.
• Performs interpretation of patient and quality control results accurately
• Ensures patient results are not released until remedial actions are completed and documented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science and certification eligible

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