Performs careful and accurate scientific work in a wide variety of laboratory procedures on specimens from patients of all ages, using both manual and automated methods, requiring independent judgment and reports the results in a timely manner. Performs venipuncture, capillary and arterial punctures. Performs designated Quality assurance functions.   Responsible for file building, report generation, interfaces, and maintenance of the laboratory information system. Assists LIS Administrator in maintaining compliance with CAP regulatory functions of the LIS. Maintains documentation of validations performed with any upgrades to LIS or any downstream system where patient reports are viewed to meet regulatory requirements.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

Weekends as needed 

Education:

College graduate, Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or CLIA designated equivalent Preferred.  Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or CLIA designated equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent) preferred or Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) required. 

Experience:

Three to five years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician Preferred, 1 year experience required.    

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Light to moderate physical effort.

1. Will conduct a full range of tests from the most routine to the most complex with little or no supervision.

2. Responsible for the operation of computers, precision instruments, and other complex electronic equipment.

3. Performs laboratory procedures in all clinical sections of the department

4. Performs venipunctures, capillary collections, and arterial punctures.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

6. Performs designated quality assurance functions.

7. Obtain specimens from infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

8. Assist with Educational support for students in each of the departments.

9. Assigns security to new lab staff to LIS, Lab Sharepoint and other relevant lab software products as applicable.

10. Responsible for the operation, interfacing, upgrading, and troubleshooting of the Laboratory Information System.

11. Work with Information Systems and outside IS groups for downstream systems regarding interface issues with the hospital information system or other clinic information systems.

12. Assumes supervisory role when required.

13. Performs other related work as required or requested.