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.
Clinical Laboratory, Shift: Monday through Friday 3PM-11PM and Saturday 10AM-5PM
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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Minimum Education:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist, 4-year degree) with ASCP Certification.
Or
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