Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS/Med Technologist - Night Shift

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Technologist MT/MLS.

1. Obtains proper specimens for testing.

• Obtains correct specimen with minimal trauma and correctly labels specimen per laboratory guidelines.
• Correctly processes specimen for testing.

2. Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.

• Verifies identification of specimen.
• Performs testing on appropriate analyzer when applicable.
• Uses knowledge of body chemistry to review data for clinical correlation.
• Informs customer promptly (physician, nursing staff) of any critical values and documents.
• Results testing in computer system.
• Reviews all computer print-outs for accuracy.

3. Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analyzes and interprets results.

• Determines proper quality control specimens to be run.
• Checks all quality control specimens for dating and storage.
• Reviews data to judge proper performance of instruments and reagents.
• Uses data for troubleshooting when needed.
• Logs all QC data per laboratory specifications.
• Provides QA/QI data to lead or manager. Performs parallel testing on new reagents and controls, as needed.

4. Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.

• Uses quality control data to assess proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
• Identifies source of problem (instrument or reagent).
• Consults operator’s manual for troubleshooting instructions.
• Follows manufacturer’s guidelines for specific troubleshooting procedures.
• Consults manufacturer’s hotline if unable to resolve.
• Documents all procedures used to resolve problems.

5. Serves as a resource on clinical laboratory testing.

• Maintains current knowledge of theory and testing.
• Consults with customers (i.e., patients, physicians, other laboratories) on clinical laboratory testing.
• Provides technical support to other laboratory personnel.
• Provides assistance with laboratory computer system.
• Oversees daily operations in manager or leads absence.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Mentors others in relation to laboratory theory.

Schedule:

Full Time Nights )

Rotating Weekends and Holidays

General Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, science, or related field
• 1 year internship experience
• ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified MT or MLS by ASCP.