Medical Lab Scientist
Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
Fort Mill, SC
5x8 hrs

Medical Lab Scientists perform various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel.   Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees. Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed. Assists with the training of new employees and students.  Maintains equipment and supply inventory.  Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines. Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB. Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.

• Performs phlebotomy. Properly processes specimens for in-house as well as reference lab testing.  Preserves and packages specimens in accordance with applicable guidelines for the safe transport of biological specimens. 
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area. Maintains adequate supply inventory. 
• Performs laboratory analysis and interprets results in a variety of disciplines. Verifies critical lab results by repeat analysis and specimen recollection, where appropriate.
• Accurately demonstrates skills with pipetting and diluting specimens. 
• Identifies inefficiencies and inaccuracies, responding appropriately and making recommendations for resolution.  Actively participates in departmental and interdepartmental PI activities. 
• Performs related duties as required.