Medical Lab Scientist II (MLS)

Conifer Health Solutions•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist II Generalist performs routine and complex laboratory analyses and procedures on blood, body fluids and exudates from patients following established protocols and procedures. Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. As the Medical Technologist acquires expertise in the performance of test procedures, he/she will also accept responsibility and accountability of being in charge in the absence of the supervisor. The MT II must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with various ages of clients served in the course and scope of his/her job duties. These age populations may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position may require direct patient care. However, in the course and scope of the regular job duties, this individual may be required to interface with patients, family members and the public at-large. Assessment of the skills necessary to communicate with various age populations is addressed on the corresponding competency assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491.
The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Licensure, as required by State.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
Ability to learn and integrate technical aspects of the laboratory as a whole
Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under stress and emergency situations
Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, LIS systems)
2 years as a medical technologist in acute facility, or 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Follow policies involving specimen collection and preparation
Perform testing of the following complexities: Simple, Moderate, High
Maintain laboratory equipment
Have working knowledge of principles and functions of instruments
Perform preventative maintenance: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Troubleshoot instruments
Perform calibration on instruments
Initiate calls for technical assistance or service as needed
Documents refrigerators, freezers, and incubators temperature as required
Participate in Quality Control programs: Run QC daily, Record QC, Evaluate QC, Take corrective action
Record refrigerators, freezers, and incubators temperature as required
Follow Process Improvement
Produce quality work
Notify responsible caregiver of critical values with documentation on the report (RBV).
Report laboratory results in a timely and accurate manner
Recognize problems and take appropriate action
Teach and Mentor (as assigned): New employees, Students from the university and community college
Participate in proficiency testing
Practice Laboratory Compliance
Abide by documented standards and procedures
Report testing or patient care issues
Comply with requirements of Regulatory Agencies: CAP, FDA, JCAHO, HIPPA, OSHA, AABB, CMS, CLSI, Other accrediting agencies
Follow Safety Guidelines: Work safely and efficiently, Utilize PPE as required, Follow the Laboratory Blood Borne Guidelines, Follow hospital safety policies, Properly dispose of hazardous waste
Control Inventory: Use supplies conservatively, Maintain inventory control
Assist in ordering and stocking supplies
Perform lot-to-lot and new shipment correlation studies
Demonstrate Professionalism
Comply with Tenets’ Standards of Conduct
Be sensitive to other races, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability
Observe hospital policies and rules governing conduct, outcome measures, patient care standards
Maintain professional appearance and wear ID badge
Communicate and improve of processes:
Use shift- to-shift communication logs
Participate in vertical and horizontal flow of information
Follow chain of command
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: Assist Pathologist in the Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Has a current CPR certification
Demonstrate competence in all areas of the sections (as documented on the orientation check- list), and work assigned benches as needed and seek appropriate consultation when necessary.