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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$61,543 / year median in Arkansas
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Technologist-Medical
Job ID:
35381
Job Category:
Laboratory & Pathology
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Nights
Department:
Pathology
Facility:
BMH NEA Hospital
Location:
Jonesboro, AR
Overview
Job Summary
Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient oues. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Receives, identifies,anizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient oues.
Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
Supports life long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Clinical Laboratory Experience
Education
Minimum Required
Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Basicputer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.
Preferred/Desired
ASCP