Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testing's to aid in the diagnosis of diseases. n Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire. Experience: • Prior work experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Moderate physical effort. Responsibilities: • Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results. • Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel. • Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts. • Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems. • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: • • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. • • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. • • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. • • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. • Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument. • Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision. • Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed. • Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services. • Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations. • Assists manager in overall departmental operations. • Promotes health and safety in the work environment. • Actively participates in competency assessment process. • Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas • Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy • Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies. • Performs other duties as assigned.