Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS-MT
Company Name:
Minnesota Hospital Association
St. Luke''s Hospital
Duluth
## Job Description
Bachelors degree is required
Certification required
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS-MT performs laboratory analysis, evaluates laboratory results and reports results promptly and accurately. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems, supervises other laboratorians and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree in MLS/MT, or Bachelors Degree in Applied Science plus required experience.
Experience: If applicant has a Bachelors Degree in an Applied Science, then must have two (2) years full-time experience as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and have worked in ALL of the following areas: Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology AND Clinical Microscopy.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 6 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: N/A
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at the time of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current clinical laboratory procedures and policies; knowledge of laboratory test results and their correlation with physiologic condition; knowledge of laboratory safety practices; technical ability in the following clinical laboratory departments hematology, chemistry, immunohematology and blood banking, microbiology, serology, coagulation and urinalysis. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines; extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently, often while under stress; to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; to maintain absolute accuracy in regard to patient name, Id number and results; to maintain accurate records.
READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Walk - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Sit - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Reach with hands and arms - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
Bending-repetitive forward - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
Talk or hear - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Color Vision.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
Up to 10 pounds - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Up to 25 pounds - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to risk of bloodborne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.
Employment Type: Part-time
Schedule: As scheduled
Hours: .80, scheduled as needed, Req # - 12607Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Minnesota Hospital Association
St. Luke''s Hospital
Duluth
## Job Description
Bachelors degree is required
Certification required
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS-MT performs laboratory analysis, evaluates laboratory results and reports results promptly and accurately. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems, supervises other laboratorians and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree in MLS/MT, or Bachelors Degree in Applied Science plus required experience.
Experience: If applicant has a Bachelors Degree in an Applied Science, then must have two (2) years full-time experience as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and have worked in ALL of the following areas: Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology AND Clinical Microscopy.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 6 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: N/A
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at the time of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current clinical laboratory procedures and policies; knowledge of laboratory test results and their correlation with physiologic condition; knowledge of laboratory safety practices; technical ability in the following clinical laboratory departments hematology, chemistry, immunohematology and blood banking, microbiology, serology, coagulation and urinalysis. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines; extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently, often while under stress; to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; to maintain absolute accuracy in regard to patient name, Id number and results; to maintain accurate records.
READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Walk - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Sit - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Reach with hands and arms - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
Bending-repetitive forward - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
Talk or hear - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Color Vision.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
Up to 10 pounds - ContinuouslyOver 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
Up to 25 pounds - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to risk of bloodborne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.
Employment Type: Part-time
Schedule: As scheduled
Hours: .80, scheduled as needed, Req # - 12607Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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