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St. Mary's Healthcare Med Lab Scientist (MLS) Hematology Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ3476 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Evenings Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range : $33.84 -$40.92
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities: • Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results. May collect and process specimens.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Understands and participates in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Anticipates and maintains required supplies for uninterrupted testing.
• Assists with data collection or special projects as assigned.
• Assists in documentation, evaluation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.
• Assists in training and mentoring MLTs, new associates and students.
Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Required Credential(s): • Clinical Laboratory Technologist credentialed from the New York Board of Clinical Laboratory Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education: • Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory scientist, human sciences or education qualifications as stated per CLIA requirements.