Medical Lab Scientist I - Full Time

Best Care • Council Bluffs, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza Address: 808 E Pierce Street - Council Bluffs , IA Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4 days/week, hours between 7am - 5:30pm A Medical Laboratory Scientist that conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology required.
• or Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a Certificate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)/Medical Technology (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program required.
• 1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory is preferred.
• Current Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent required within 6 months of hire (or previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992) or will be demoted to a non-certified position.
• Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
• Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
• Able to work in a diverse environment required.
• Able to work as a team required.
• Able to keep patient information confidential required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests/analyses requested on patient specimens on all assigned routine benches. Utilizes time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers. Quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time. Calibration is completed and documented 100% of the time. Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100% of the time. Compliant per PPE guidelines 100% of the time. Accommodates patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
• Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services, and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication. Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time. Evidence that new procedures and major procedure revisions are read and understood.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements and in quality assurance activities. Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline. Assists technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested. Assists with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities. Achieves section/organization quality goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level