Laboratory Intern

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a certified laboratory professional performs laboratory testing, including waived, moderate and high complexity, as allowed by position scope. The Laboratory intern will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and established procedures governing clinical laboratories. Works with the Medical Technologist (MT/MLS), utilizes judgment and knowledge to implement new procedures or methods, educate others, and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality patient care and exceptional customer service. Here is What You Will Be Doing: Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent and within scope of practice. Determines the reliability of analytical data before it can be released for patient diagnosis or monitoring. Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate action. Obtains appropriate approval prior to releasing results. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples. Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instrumentation or troubleshoots issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist. Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently. Interns must be actively monitored by a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Scientist (MLS) at all times. I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently come in contact with, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system. If I do come in contact with medications I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle. About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology/Science program
Ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs
Ability to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department
Exhibits effective decision-making skills as appropriate
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
One Year: MLT or MLS/MT certification within one (1) year of start date

Responsibilities

Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent and within scope of practice.
Determines the reliability of analytical data before it can be released for patient diagnosis or monitoring. Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate action. Obtains appropriate approval prior to releasing results.
Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples.
Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instrumentation or troubleshoots issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist.
Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.
Interns must be actively monitored by a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Scientist (MLS) at all times.
I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently come in contact with, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system. If I do come in contact with medications I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle.