Toledo Clinic MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - FULL TIME in Toledo, OH | 1300150560

Hours: Monday - Friday 11 am - 7:45 pm

General Summary

Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections.

Works under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
Performs procedures in designated areas of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified technician/technologist and/or supervisor.
Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control in the laboratory section. Plots results of control runs on Levey-Jennings charts. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs, and implements necessary remedial action.
Reviews and verifies accuracy of relevant laboratory reports.
Maintains equipment, logging daily temp. checks, and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
Maintains proper inventory of laboratory supplies, informing in advance of reordering needs.
When presented with a "STAT" request(s), stops all other routine activities and promptly addresses the STAT. Calls or faxes the results promptly as indicated on the request to individuals authorized to receive lab results/information.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

May participate in research and development of new procedures and changes to existent procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

Completes all tasks within established time frame.
Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
Knows, understands and adheres to all laboratory, Clinic and/or OSHA safety standards.
Maintains a safe and clean environment by daily cleaning, emptying trash containers, cleaning up spills and all other housekeeping duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area.
Supports staffing by being able to work extended or altered hours when necessary.
Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education:

Four (4) years college course including chemistry, biology and microbiology necessary to take (ASCP/AMT) registry.

Preferred:

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST - FULL TIME