Medical Laboratory Scientist

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist for their Winchester, IN location. Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result

• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

• Review and release test results.

• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed

• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.

• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.

• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.

• Maintain general appearance of the department.

• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review/train on new procedures.

• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.

• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions.

• Know the location and contents of the safety manual.

• Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Required knowledge:

• A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position.

• The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.

• Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

• Education:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).

• Work experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

• National and State licensure as required.

• Special requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.

• Must interact with other departments.

• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.

• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

• State of credentials licenses required : Indiana

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits

• Referral Program

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities