Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - LG

Company: Continuum Medical Staffing
Location: Decatur
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Generalist opening in Decatur, Illinois. This and other medical lab technician jobs brought to you by AlliedHealthJobCafe.com Medical Lab Scientist needed in Decatur, IL for 13-week opportunity! Excellent pay package, apply today for more info!Essential Functions and Job Duties: Conducts tests according to standards. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of laboratory procedures in assigned areas, which may include:

• Chemistry
• Microbiology/Serology/Molecular lab
• Blood Bank
• Hematology
• Prepares samples for analysis; performs prescribed procedures; reports accurate test results.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload; meets turn-around time.
• After orientation, operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagent, media and products; evaluates results; implements corrective action when indicated.
• Communicates and interacts with fellow employees; refers problems to appropriate personnel; keeps supervisor informed of unusual data or results.
• Participates in continuing education as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and make minor repairs.
• Ability to monitor quality control and patient results to identify trends, shifts and changes that my affect patient results.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteers.
  Education and/or Other Requirements - One of the following active certifications is required:
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT);
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT);
  • Meet grandfather requirements under (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments) CLIA '88.
  • New graduates will have 6 months to obtain certification.FOS

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