A Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Sr. MLS) performs various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests for analyses of various blood, body fluids and tissues, to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.  A Sr. MLS must follow established laboratory standards, practices, and procedures. The Sr. MLS will also have additional duties assigned, such as procedure development and revisions, technical support of new instrumentation or testing, routine quality checks, and LIS duties. The Sr. MLS understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelors’ degree in the laboratory related science.

Experience

• Minimum of three years in a hospital laboratory.
• Three years of clinical experience in the assigned area.

License/Registration/Certifications        

• Certification by an acceptable laboratory registry.

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications    

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide and understand the specific communication needs of laboratory patients and families ranging from neonate-birth to geriatric.
• Make decisions about sample collection and handling, perform testing of samples, and maintain accurate records and reporting of test results with knowledge of abnormal, normal and critical values.
• Perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Withstand the stress and demands of an active position while responding calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, follow Standards of Behavior and communicate professionally with physicians, management, and staff.
• Follow established standards and practices to perform various quantitative and qualitative laboratory studies for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Understand and comply with SRHS System and Laboratory department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Handle moderate chemical, biological, and/or low-level radiation exposure.
• Possess the critical thinking skills to make decisions and use appropriate judgment.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of data.
• Handle high stress situations while reacting appropriate with a calm and efficient demeanor.
• May be required to perform critical tasks within special pathogens lab.
• May be required to train new associates and staff.
• Pass a color vision test.
• If eligible, perform Direct Observation per CMS guidelines.
• Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.
• Oversee clinical and administrative activities in designated laboratory area.
• Assist in resolving issues, developing procedures, and ensuring regulatory readiness.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of designated department and demonstrate competence in all laboratory areas.
• Ensure all associates complete the annual CAP competency requirements for your respective area.

MLT II Core Lab

MLT II Core Lab

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