Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technologist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general to moderate direction of the System Director Lab & Pathology Services and other members of the departmental leadership team, performs a wide variety of laboratory analyses by methodologies that vary from basic and moderately complex to highly complex, according to established standards and procedures in order to obtain valid data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Utilizes and maintains high technology, scientific equipment and recognizes and resolves testing problems and invalid or inconsistent test data. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs clinical laboratory tests to provide accurate diagnostic and therapeutic data while observing appropriate safety and personal protection policies. - Performs quality control studies to ensure the validity of laboratory data. - Maintains equipment and work area in a manner to ensure quality of test results and to provide a safe work environment. - Collects and processes laboratory specimens to prepare for clinical laboratory studies. - Functions as a resource or provides assistance for t...