Baker University

Baker University

Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - FT - Evening

Topeka, KS · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 55 days ago
Clinical Laboratory TechniquesMolecular BiologyLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied lab equipment and techniques.
  • They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).

Requirements

  • Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
  • Assists learner with documentation and competency as required
  • Associate's Degree Associate of Applied Science (Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLT program may be eligible. Required
  • Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Required or
  • Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required
  • 1 year Laboratory experience. Preferred
  • Essential Job Duties
  • Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
  • Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
  • Troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
  • Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
  • Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.

Nice to have

  • Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLT program may be eligible.
  • ASCP Required or
  • Certification-eligible persons may be considered.
  • 1 year Laboratory experience.
  • Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures.
  • Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
  • Troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur.
  • Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits.

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