Medical Laboratory Scientist

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InfiCare has been providing Contingent Staffing and Direct Hire staffing services to its clients across the US and in four continents Since 2001. Starting from a modest beginning in 2001, today we service clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to medium sized businesses as well as small niche firms. In US we are based at Dulles, VA. We are hiring “Medical Laboratory Scientist at Grand Forks, ND” for one of our clients. If you are interested in this position, you can revert to my email or call me at 703-652-5162.

Job ID: 269695

Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Grand Forks, ND 58206

Duration: 3 Months

Job Description Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist demonstrates critical thinking skills and independent judgment. The MLS understands the underlying scientific principles and technical elements of laboratory testing and result interpretation, as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. The MLS is capable of performing and interpreting waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, and possesses skills to perform routine phlebotomy for patients of all age groups. The MLS interprets quality control values, troubleshoots, and resolves QC failures, participates in additional quality assurance activities, and operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. The MLS recognizes procedural and technical problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective action, and notifies Supervisor/Manager/Laboratory Medical Director as appropriate.

Job Description

• According to standard operating procedure: demonstrates knowledge of criteria to interpret acceptability of specimens received for testing, communicates correct specimen collection, transportation requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to caregiver assuring that document id is completed, maintains clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process.
• Utilizes all available technologies to record and retrieve data in the daily work flow following standard operating procedure.
• Performs, interprets, and reports tests for which the individual has been validated according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret the various clinical presentations of disease and technical elements of testing. Applies such knowledge in conjunction with the laboratory test findings to affect a timely and accurate diagnostic result.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to maximize individual and departmental productivity. Ensures workload completion according to established guidelines. Performs simultaneous tasks, assists other staff with work related activities, and communicates with appropriate individuals as necessary.
• Interprets QC values according to standard operating procedure. Exercises initiative and judgment in investigating, troubleshooting and resolving QC failure, informs next level of authority as necessary and documents all action taken.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory instrumentation sufficient to operate, maintain, and perform limited repairs. Recognizes the need for major repair or replacement. Documents maintenance and repair activities.
• Recognizes procedural or technical problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria. Documents problems and all correction active taken. Notifies Supervisor/Manager/Pathologist as appropriate.
• Remains accessible to Lab staff by providing on-site consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  
  

Certification

• Professional Licensure (MLS, MT, CLS) | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Professional Certification (MLS, MT, CLS) | Multiple Issuers | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
  

Notes

• ND License required before starting - provisional license is acceptable.
• Acceptable certifying agencies: ASCP, AAB, AMT and NCA (Must certify in one)