Medical Lab Scientist

Description Essential Job Responsibilities: * Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. * Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. * Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage. * Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers. * Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. * Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. * Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers. * Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques. * Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education: Successful completion of 4 year medical technologist program. Experience: Minimum two years of laboratory experience. Other Requirements: Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Performance Requirements: Knowledge: * Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests. * Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments. * Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations. Skills: * Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures. * Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair. * Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures. Abilities: * Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff. * Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Equipment Operated: Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Work Environment: Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled. Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting. Mental/Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. May occasionally need to lift/carry 50 pounds. Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.

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