Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator

• Performs all duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Teaches theory and clinical practice to medical laboratory science students
• May function in one or more laboratory division, working independently with minimal supervision
• Counsels, evaluates students as necessary
• Set up classroom laboratory sessions as needed as part of student clinical rotations
• Oversees the work of MLS students and other personnel as assigned through training, allocating and monitoring work
• Participates in recruitment activities (visiting HS or colleges)
• Devises clinical check lists for MLS students rotating through their area of responsibility
• Works with director to set up scheduling of clinical rotations and follows through with students to assign them to appropriate areas dependent on student progress
• Observes and evaluates students’ performance in actual clinical situations, assists, guides and instructs as necessary
• Lectures and gives classroom demonstrations on subjects and illustrates using microscopes, test kits, AV and other equipment
• Teaches courses in own area(s) of specialization; lectures and conducts student laboratory sessions
• Prepares assignments and examinations to determine student progress and grades
• Meets individually with students for feedback, evaulation, and progress counseling and support.
• Counsels students as needed and is available to conduct reviews after hours when necessary
• Maintains all required student records and prepares related reports
• Regularly reviews journals, scientific articles, appropriate textbooks to keep abreast of changing technologies and incorporates pertinent changes into educational material
• Performs technical duties and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients within a department of responsibility.
• Analyzes technical problems and resolves in accordance with established laboratory policies.
• Reviews test results, quality control records, proficiency testing results and preventative maintenance records.
• Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications.
• May participate with the Director and other system colleagues in the development of new testing, validation and evaluation of new equipment, reagents, instrumentation and technologies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and ensures that compliance of standards is maintained.
• May participate in operational and technical management initatives.
• May collaborate with system-wide teams on operational and technical inititives.
• Encourages and engages in a service-oriented behavior designed to support and meet the needs of our various clients.
• Provides timely consultations and takes prompt action to correct problems and issues.
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.