Medical Laboratory Scientist
Company | Baptist Health |
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Location | Lexington, KY, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
- Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
- Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
- Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
- Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
- Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy. Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
- Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
- Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
- Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
- Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.