Job Title:Medical Laboratory Scientist
duration- 6 months
location- Seattle, Washington, United States, 98134
shift- Mon - Fri 1st shift / 730am - 4pm PST.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the laboratorys 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 laboratorys quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed
• Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys 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 laboratorys established performance specifications.
• Follow departments 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 onsite.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagentstest kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Reviewtrain on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional trainingeducational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions.
• Know the location and contents of the safety manual.
• Know the locationuse 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 BSBA 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 BSBA 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.

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.