PRN MLS

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).

Core Functions

• Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing.
• Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
• Actively participates in problem solving activities within the department, using advanced level of decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems used in the department.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and clinical relevance testing.
• Affords assistance in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.
• Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing.
• Ensures accuracy of test results.
• Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
• Recognizes need and participates in department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of department indicators of productivity and quality.
• Maintains inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department.
• Active in contributing to additional department/System projects.
• Active in training of department employees.
• Actively participates on at least one committee or team or is involved in at least one special project identified with department management.
• Exhibits awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional actions.
• May assist in new employee orientation, training and competency.
• Provides input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
• Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS certification or equivalent (Equivalent is defined as ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.
• Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489.
• Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.