Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
• •4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director
• •Current license in the state of practice (if applicable)
• •ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist
• •Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• •Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• •Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• •Strong interpersonal skills
• •Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc
• •Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment
• •Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations
• •Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service
• •Skills to work independently
• •Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• •Must be able to lift 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently
• •Must be able to lift greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• •Must be able to move objects
• •Must be able to walk or stand to a significant degree
• •Must be able to sit most of the time
• •Must be able to push and/or pull of arm or leg controls
• •Must be able to work at a production rate pace
• •Must be able to work in a patient care area
• •Must be able to work in an area where patients enter
• •Must be able to work directly with patients
• •Must be able to work with specimens that could contain diseases
• •Must be able to handle exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
• •Must be able to handle exposure to all communicable diseases
• •Must be able to handle exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste
• •Must reside in an area other than Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment