Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist Level I

Summary of Responsibilities

Responsible for performing clinical assays, maintaining quality assurance of assays, verifying and relaying results, and performing tasks associated with support of clinical tests and as required by MiraVista Policies/Procedures and 42CFR §493.1489, §493.1495 and Part 58-1 of 10NYCRR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To meet standards of this position, personnel must be able to perform each essential duty with proficiency.

Work as part of the Clinical Services Team to accomplish daily mission of patient care.
Contribute significantly to the team to maintain or exceed same day TAT standards for priority testing.
Follow safety procedures
Follow all Clinical Laboratory procedures and work instructions
Follow and ensure compliance to regulatory standards (CLIA and State regulations)
Follow Quality Management System guidelines
Perform high complexity testing daily
Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
Provide timely and cheerful customer service
Prepare specimens and samples
Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment
Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the analysis of results
Keep up to date with technical developments
Assist with projects as they arise
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to work exceptionally well as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Strong data entry and data verification skills with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to follow instructions and comply with procedures related to quality, safety and security
Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education:

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist, 4-year degree) with ASCP Certification.

Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological/chemical sciences and minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in the specialties of Mycology, ELISA technology, and/or Diagnostic Immunology.

Minimum Related Experience:

Intermediate MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Basic statistics knowledge, including data analysis

Preferred Related Experience:

ASCP certification preferred
1 year of relevant clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Shift

Tu-F 3PM to 11PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM

MiraVista Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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