Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Senior

Position Highlights

• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Senior
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What You Will Do

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, and/or test methodologies.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• In conjunction with the lead, supervisor, manager, or director, establishes a QC program in specialty, appropriate for the testing performed and delineates the parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance.
• Ensures that quality control testing is performed per schedule, reviews results and takes corrective action when appropriate. Communicates significant/unresolved issues to supervisor, manager, or director for resolution.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews documentation on QC materials and reagents.
• May oversee proficiency testing in area of specialty.
• May assist supervisor, manager, or director in developing and implementing protocols for validation of new procedures/methods and equipment.
• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) courteously.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.

What You Will Need

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory technology preferred.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
• A minimum of two to five years of clinical lab experience in chemistry and hematology departments.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Pay

Hourly Pay Range $32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.