MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST in Poplarville, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

Collects and handles clinical specimens. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic laboratory test procedures, operates laboratory equipment, reports results, and performs other duties as assigned. Participates in quality management and accreditation activities. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and is able to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. Has knowledge of age, gender specific reference ranges and uses that knowledge in the performance and verification of patient test results

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job.

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot technical multiple pieces of laboratory equipment, microscopes, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform various methods of specimen collection
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform laboratory tests with precision and accuracy in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow laboratory guidelines set forth by CLIA.
• Demonstrate the ability to use various computer programs in addition to the EMR system
• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities as it pertains to evaluating test results
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain various pieces of laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to microscopically identify hematology cell lines and cell inclusions.
• Demonstrate the ability to microscopically identify yeast and differentiate gram positive/gram negative bacteria
• Demonstrate the ability to perform manual test procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to perform serological testing for blood types, crossmatch and prepare blood products.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate consistency in following FGH policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing all duties.
• Demonstrate participation in department meetings and education/training and meets the established deadlines for completion.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with established standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to adhere to all work policies and work independently with minimal supervision in making clinical decisions in an orderly and functional manner in a challenging environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

B.S. in Medical Technology (aka Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

None required

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON ONE YEAR OF HIRE

• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent credentials

Additional Certification/Licensure - Preferred

• Basic Life Support

Mental Demands:

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks, multitask, communicate effectively, cooperate with others, perform test procedures correctly, perform quality control procedures, perform instrument maintenance procedures, report test results accurately, perform repetitive tasks, follow directions precisely, problem solve, and use critical thinking skills in the interpretation of test results.