Job Description

Job Location: Hutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KS 67502
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Health CareRole:
Perform laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols, which require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgements concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction of new employees and students and in the laboratory's continuing education program.
- Performs related work as required.
- Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity and specific factors that can influence test results.
- Inventories laboratory supplies; cleans equipment and work areas, and disposes of contaminated materials.
Performance Measures:
- Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers.
- Abides by all clinic safety policies.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Assists with instruction of Medical Laboratory Scientist students who take clinical rotation at the Clinic.
- Approaches laboratory testing with a conscientious concern for the importance of his/her work.
- Understands and deals with possible interferences with laboratory testing.
- Observes all clinic guidelines and policies.

QualificationsKnowledge & Skills:
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Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor degree (MT/MLS) required. ASCP certification is required.
- Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to distinguish color gradients necessary in laboratory testing.
- Lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 lbs.
- Prolonged standing and/or sitting is required.
- Exposure to body fluids, tissues and contagions is expected in a laboratory environment.
This
is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.