Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

Job DescriptionDescriptionJoining our team comes with several benefits, including:• Competitive hourly rate • Sign on bonus • Free parking• Tuition reimbursementA Brief Overview Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operationsWhat You Will Do Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testingMaintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructionsPerforms and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and proceduresMaintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned areaTakes responsibility for self-developmentCompletes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelinesAdditional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) orBachelor's Degree in other field (Required) andAssociate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)Work Experienceless than 1 year Entry level (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAbility to keep organizedDisplays initiative to perform job dutiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to multi-taskInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.Effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within role independently and with other team membersKnowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.Physical DemandsStanding OccasionallyWalking OccasionallySitting ConstantlyLifting Rarely up to 20 lbsCarrying Rarely up to 20 lbsPushing Rarely up to 20 lbsPulling Rarely up to 20 lbsClimbing Rarely up to 20 lbsBalancing RarelyStooping RarelyKneeling RarelyCrouching RarelyCrawling RarelyReaching RarelyHandling OccasionallyGrasping OccasionallyFeeling RarelyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions FrequentlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination FrequentlyTravel Requirements10%