Location: Community Hospital
Responsibilities:
- Performs all designated Community Hospital Lab procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank and Microbiology when designated.
- Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Lab Manager. Investigates testing problems/errors and informs Lab Manager of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve.
- Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance. Documents all quality control failures and corrective action taken.
- Interprets correlates and reports test results. Verifies computer-generated reports.
- Pulls various reports throughout the day to ensure complete, thorough and timely reporting of laboratory test results. Advises following shift about the status of any pending work.
- Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understands that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.
Qualifications -License, Education and/or Experience Required:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Complete MLS program and receive ASCP MLS certification (ASCP) within 6 months of hire
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory workflows as they relate to orders, requisitions, instrumentation, quality control, troubleshooting and CAP regulations
- OR equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
ASCP certification or equivalent required
The Medical Lab Scientists position's hiring range is: $31.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.
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