Medical Laboratory Scientist Per Diem

Overview

Performs diagnostic testing following standardized procedures on patient samples, which aids physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Resolves problems and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

• Processes specimens and performs testing; exercises judgment, evaluating test results with minimal guidance.
• Meets expected turnaround time for test results.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and determines course of action following predetermined criteria prior to reporting results.
• Performs, records and evaluates quality control results and implements corrective action as appropriate.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment, correcting any malfunctions.
• Documents and communicates technical and general information to appropriate individuals.
• Ensures that adequate supplies and reagents are available to perform the required testing.
• Assists in researching and evaluating new methods, procedures or equipment.
• Participates in special projects and may help write procedures.
• Trains other personnel in policies, procedures and protocols relating to their job duties; provides documentation as necessary.
• Communicates and interfaces with hospital personnel, patients, medical staff and family members to ensure high quality patient care.
• Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and management in a professional manner regarding work-related issues.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor s degree in medical technology or related field, or military or other education that meets requirements for certification as a Medical Technologist.
• Experience: Internship as a medical technologist or other comparable experience.
• Licensure or Certification: Medical Technologist, registered or registry-eligible by a national certifying organization such as ASCP HEW, NCA, etc.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of quality control test measurements and regulations regarding analyzing specimens.
  • Skill in evaluating tests and identifying measures outside the norm, and whether any follow up testing might be required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.