Medical Laboratory Scientist at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon
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About This Position
Laboratory Testing: The Microbiology Technologist, aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care
Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling.
Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care.
- Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC to follow and comply with CAP requirements.
Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of microbiology and molecular specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures, performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.
Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance: Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: PERFORM Quality Control (QC) procedures w/ appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems w/ manager and Technical coordinator; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing & report results.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science which includes a clinical lab externship, and current certification as MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004. OR
Completion of a 2 year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, plus MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire, and 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004. OR
Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field, and four years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks. Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred. Current certification and credential maintenance must be maintained for individuals who were certified after January 1, 2004. Note: experience in a specialty lab area will only qualify candidate to work in that specialty area.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations and safety.
- Skill in handling of laboratory specimens, record keeping and laboratory equipment.
- Skill in identifying cells and cell morphology.
- Skill in using several different computer systems, including: word processing, dedicated LIS/HIS, etc.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
- Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, and apply problem-solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate performance of job duties to trainees.
- Demonstrate personal integrity, efficiency, and ability to adjust to rapidly changing testing priorities.
- Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the laboratory.
- Three year of experience with microbiology testing.