"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
Job Summary: Analyze samples of blood, tissue and body fluids to determine chemical content, cell count, drug levels or blood type; they may also search for specific microorganisms like bacteria or parasites.
Essential Functions:
Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
Prepares reagents, QC, and calibrators from predetermined procedures for use in routine and special tests.
Performs routine and safety program checks and preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
Performs patient testing in all areas of the laboratory.
Performs and reports QC and calibrations as required; recalibrates if necessary.
Draws blood specimens from patients as required by the supervisor.
Calls critical results per procedure.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.
Logs and processes specimens, keeps accurate records, prepares and transmits reports clearly and completely.
Participates in proficiency testing.
Assists lab aides and other hospital staff with testing information and collection criteria.
Answers phones, relays information as needed in a courteous professional manner.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. ASCP or equivalent certified within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Good communication skills. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to work under pressure, and able to multitask. Proper use of phone etiquette is necessary. Skills for problem solving either individually or as part of a team. Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Working Conditions: Work with potentially infectious blood/body fluid and hazardous material in a controlled protective setting.
Oaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, almost ten decades later, we’ve evolved into a highly regarded regional health care organization, licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. We’ve continued to be an independently owned not-for-profit hospital, with our main campus residing on the same site as the original hospital, providing facilities, equipment and technology that are usually only found at larger health systems. We enjoy a reputation for advancing medicine and providing compassionate, personal care. Our service area includes Calhoun County and parts of Branch and Eaton counties with a medical staff of more than 300 providers representing over 55 specialties.
