Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quest Diagnostics seeks Medical Laboratory Scientist who will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. 

This is a 3rd shift position - Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 AM -11:30 AM

Will perform moderately difficult to complex tasks and will perform assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result; 
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; 
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
•  Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed; 
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Knowledge:

• A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. 
• Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Education:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or 
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. 
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). 
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. 
• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).

Work Experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. 
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. 
• National and State licensure as required.

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.