Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory

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A Brief Overview To perform and report various laboratory tests prescribed by physicians. Has advanced experience and/or laboratory training that gives this candidate the ability (tech skill inventory) to perform this service in multiple sections of the laboratory as assigned.

Schedule

• (Part-Time)
• This is dayshift,
• Sat and
• Sun, every other weekend, 7:30am to 4pm. 2 holidays a year.

• What you will do Accurately performs routine to moderately complex diagnostic tests or procedures as assigned in multiple laboratory sections (skill inventory) and reports results through appropriate channels.
• Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers.
• Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary and trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Effectively trains others on new methods, technical procedures and practices.
• Assists others (as appropriate based on skill level) with expertise of advance experience and or training (skill inventory) as necessary for laboratory operation.
• Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment.
• Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable.
• Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee.
• Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time.