Per Diem Medical Laboratory Scientist

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

About the Role

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory testing in an accurate and timely fashion by utilizing technical and problem-solving skills in conjunction with a thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory principles. Maintains effective communications and transfers testing and pending follow-ups between employees and shifts following all CHAMP and HRO standards. Maintains operational effectiveness and assumes full responsibility for continuing education requirements, licensure, and expertise to adapt as needed to an expanding department with increased testing complexity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards at all times.
• Consistently interacts with coworkers and customers in a positive manner.
• Cooperatively and proactively assists in other areas as needed in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Maintains procedure knowledge and implements all new and revised procedures in real time.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or equivalent.
• ASCP eligible or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be tested for colorblindness and be able to make necessary accommodations to perform testing accurately.

Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis.