Clinical Lab Scientist Micro

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST / MED TECH BOISE, IDAHO MICRO DEPARTMENT Relocation Assistance Available Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Hours: Four 10-hour days a pay period or five 8-hour days a pay period. Rotating days. Shifts begin at 1130am.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Completion of medical technology training required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.
• Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment.
• Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Reports test results accurately and appropriately.
• Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants.
• Performs corrective actions if required.
• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department.
• Examines review lists, pending logs and the like.
• Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.
• Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.

Benefits

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level