Medical Lab Scientist I - Part - time - DCMC

About the Role

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, or analyses.

Responsibilities

• Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement and explores opportunities to add value to the organization through innovative ideas.
• Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering cooperation (hand-offs).
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions, interpreting test results, and participating in the training of new staff and students.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests such as hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
• Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Documents information appropriately in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), including critical values and communication.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, pathologists, physicians, or nurses; reports mandated information to public health departments or designated officials.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation, performs preventative maintenance, and troubleshoots problems.
• Actively participates in the laboratory quality plan/program, including investigative reports and notification of delays.
• Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure daily, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Participates in external proficiency testing and continuing education to maintain licensure and stay updated on changes in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).
• One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (preferred).
• Certification as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT). New graduates must provide evidence of certification within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Medium Duty physical demands.
• Reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Pay

$39.50—$44.52 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.