MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Company: United Regional Health Care System
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary of Essential Functions:Performs medical laboratory
tests, procedures and analysis to provide data for use in
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Educational
Requirements:Ph.D., Master's or Bachelor's degree in chemical,
physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or Medical
Technology.High School Diploma or equivalent.Must be able to
communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Licenses and Certifications:Nationally recognized certification;
and/or HHS certification; and/or eligible.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:One year of laboratory training or
experience or both in high complexity testing.Performing a variety
of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different
nature without loss of efficiency or composure.Making
generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or
judgmental criteria. Follow instructions exactly.Must meet CLIA
requirements for high complexity testing personnel. Physical
Requirements:Bending, walking, standing for long periods of time,
and lifting of up to 35 lbs.Manual dexterity, visual acuity and
color vision.Must be able to handle all types of biological and
physical specimens using proper blood and body fluid precautions.
Duties and Responsibilities:Performs tests skillfully and
accurately using approved methodologies and techniques, and in
compliance with laboratory policies.Ensures to prioritize work
according to protocol, and efficiently performs procedures in a
timely and organized manner within the established laboratory turn
around times.Recognizes interdependency of tests and possesses
knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test
results.Demonstrates the ability to assess problems, synthesize
alternatives, determine and implement acceptable solutions using
sound judgment. Consults with supervisor if problem is above
Technologist's expected level of expertise.Performs, records, and
monitors internal and external quality control procedures according
to the specifications and time schedules for that department and
documents all corrective action taken.Performs and documents
routine (and complex as assigned) preventative maintenance on
equipment as designated according to specified procedures and time
frames and keeps equipment clean and in good working
order.Demonstrates and ensures the practice of safe infection
control procedures according to laboratory and hospital procedures
and policies.Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as
necessary.
Keywords: United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls , MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Healthcare , Wichita Falls, Texas
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