Medical Lab Scientist I Full Time Nights
- Birmingham, AL
- Training
- Full-time
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
- Evaluates specimens for quality and pre-analytical errors.
- Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
- Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
- Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
- Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
- Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
- Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons.
- Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
- Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
- Assists with inventory management.
- Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
- Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error.
- Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
- Responds to work related technical inquiries.
- Assists in the training of new team members and students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
- Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
- Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
- Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
- Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.