medstaffingnetwork Medical Lab Scientist in Corvallis, OR | 1291340405

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides safe, effective, quality medical laboratory services to infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with professional standards.
Performs analyses that require a complex network of steps and variables.
Confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments.
Correlates and interprets data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results.
Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be actively following or have completed a Medical Laboratory Scientist approved route to meet eligibility criteria for certification.
ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist required within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Analytical/Problem Solving Skills – Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
Quality Assurance Fundamentals – Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
Compliance Monitoring – Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Training and Education – Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.

Medical Lab Scientist