Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab - Miamisburg Washington Township - FT/Nights
Company: Kettering Health
Location: Miamisburg
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Incentives
Sign-on Bonus! Up to $10,000 available to eligible
applicants
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers
and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We
are committed to transforming the health care experience with
high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented
mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in
our facilities, training the next generation of health care
professionals, or serving others through international
outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Miamisburg -
Department Overview
The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is
responsible for the performance of laboratory testing and quality
control that require the exercise of independent judgment and
responsibility. The MT/MLS understands the underlying scientific
principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical,
procedural, and problem-solving aspects. The technologist has a
general comprehension of the many factors that affect health and
disease, and recognizes the importance of proper test selection,
the numerous causes of discrepant test results (patient and
laboratory), deviations of test results and ethics. Under Medical
Director supervision, performs a full range of chemical,
microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic and immunohematologic
laboratory procedures which he/she has been deemed competent to
perform. May review work of MLTs, clinical lab assistants and
students. Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex
testing as defined by CLIA. Authorized to perform procedures in all
areas trained as documented in the employee records. Performs other
duties as assigned.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Job Responsibilities: -
--- Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual
results. Reports timely results accurately, inwriting, verbally, by
fax or computer. Notifies appropriate persons as necessary.
Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control.
Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration. Identifies
QC issues and initiates proper corrective action. Follows
instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
Documents and notifies lab leadership appropriately.
--- Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and
departmental policies and procedures. Actively engages in
laboratory communications and staff meetings.
--- Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper
labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling
techniques.
--- Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and
reporting of proficiency samples.
--- Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical
results and corrected results and documents notification in
accordance with policy.
--- Organizes and sets priorities to complete work assignments in a
timely manner. Able to multitask.
--- Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and
evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and
test results.
--- Understands and performs accuracy, precision, and correlation
studies for new and/or existing assays.
--- Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student
and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance
improvement, and compliance plan. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Job Qualifications: -
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
college/university including courses in biological science,
chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS
accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in
related science that meets requirements for certification.
Preferred Qualifications
MT (ASCP) or current (ASCP) preferred Other certification
equivalent to MT/MLS (ASCP) or ASCP in the categoricalist level in
academic and clinical requirements preferred (ASCP) categoricalist
certification and a BS or BA in related science ASCP certification
to be obtained within one year of hire preferred.
Skills: -
Knowledge and ability to perform testing with accuracy appropriate
to the sections in which they work. Knowledge of standardization
and quality control theory and ability to troubleshoot without
preset criteria. Understanding of safety regulations, regulatory
requirements, and statistical methods. Ability to communicate
effectively with patients, hospital personnel and physicians.
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