Medical Lab Scientist I

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Torrington, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Torrington Community Hospital team in Torrington, WY. This position requires a high level of technical knowledge and its application to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving. The role serves as a department resource, assisting with compliance to laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Responsibilities may include the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens. All functions must be performed according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility)
EITHER Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
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.
For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Performs testing accurately and timely 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 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.
Assists in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in the 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 the need for 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.
Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department.
Active participation in process improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity, and improve service.
Participates in contributions 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.
Acts as a department resource by participating in providing educational information to internal and external customers.
Demonstrates advanced level of effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attendance and participation at staff meetings.
Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and development.
May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to include specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, and referral laboratory processing, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.