Medical Lab Scientist I

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. This role is located at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency in Omaha, NE, and operates on a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with hours between 7 am and 5 pm, working 4 days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science, 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.
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.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Distinguish colors
Hearing
Seeing/visual

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory preferred.
Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

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.
Utilize 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of the time.
Accommodate 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 procedure revisions are read and understood.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements and in quality assurance activities.
Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline.
Assist technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested.
Assist with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities.
Achieve section/organization quality goals.