- Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method.
- Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
- Performs quality control on various laboratory tests ensuring its accuracy and validity. Assists lab supervisor in performing validation of new tests, equipment, or methodology.
- Performs regular & periodic equipment maintenance on various lab analyzers. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
- Shows commitment meet departmental goals & to continuously improve performance improvement metrics.
- Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance. Shows competency in use various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrates the appropriate skill set as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments.
- Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management.
- Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers. Observes AIDET in customer communication. Reports issues & departmental needs supervisor.
- May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture if needed.
- Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor.
- Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Lab Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or any related field, as outlined by CLIA
- Licensure: Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA
- Certification: NA
- Work Experience: NA
- Work Experience in lieu of Education: NA
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must pass color blindness test, proficient in required computer applications, work autonomously with minimal supervision, strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English)
- Education: NA
- Licensure: NA
- Certification: Medical Laboratory Scientist by American Society for Clinical Pathology MLS(ASCP) also formerly known as MT(ASCP), MT (AAB), MT (AMT)
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: NA
- Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping
- Long periods of computer time or at workstation
- Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
- May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
- Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) performs diagnostic tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.
Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, while engaging in no harm, high-quality, consumer-centric experience, and stewardship by working as a member of Health First's clinical team.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, point of care, and or as assigned by lab leadership; performs lab analyses on body fluids such as urine, blood, and all other body fluids.
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