Overview
The Medical Laboratory Scientist III performs routine and specialized laboratory tests and other procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems. Evaluates and reports patient results using considerable independent judgment within the scope of established testing methods. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Takes a lead role in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, and computer functionality. Assumes responsibility for one or more major on-going laboratory projects or functions such as performance improvement, safety, instrumentation, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development, or computer systems. Serves as a resource in area of responsibility. Performs testing that requires specialized knowledge within a discipline and/or crosses disciplines as a technical expert. Trains new employees in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a resource for less experienced staff. Assists supervisor in the review of laboratory reports, procedures, and quality control. Helps oversee and assure complete documentation of employee training, annual competency testing, and procedure manual reviews. As a technical expert, serves as a resource and mentor to staff and ensures that technical requirements for regulatory agencies are met. Oversees departmental proficiency testing. Assumes major responsibility for organizing, updating and reviewing departmental procedure manuals and technical resources.
Department Description
Licensure
American Society for Clinical Pathology Required - Or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Life Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Anthropology Required
Experience
3 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Moderate and High Complexity Testing Required 2 Years Leadership Preferred
The Medical Laboratory Scientist III performs routine and specialized laboratory tests and other procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems. Evaluates and reports patient results using considerable independent judgment within the scope of established testing methods. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Takes a lead role in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, and computer functionality. Assumes responsibility for one or more major on-going laboratory projects or functions such as performance improvement, safety, instrumentation, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development, or computer systems. Serves as a resource in area of responsibility. Performs testing that requires specialized knowledge within a discipline and/or crosses disciplines as a technical expert. Trains new employees in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a resource for less experienced staff. Assists supervisor in the review of laboratory reports, procedures, and quality control. Helps oversee and assure complete documentation of employee training, annual competency testing, and procedure manual reviews. As a technical expert, serves as a resource and mentor to staff and ensures that technical requirements for regulatory agencies are met. Oversees departmental proficiency testing. Assumes major responsibility for organizing, updating and reviewing departmental procedure manuals and technical resources.
Department Description
Highlights:
Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions
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EOE
Licensure
American Society for Clinical Pathology Required - Or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Life Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Anthropology Required
Experience
3 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Moderate and High Complexity Testing Required 2 Years Leadership Preferred