Medical Lab Scientist Senior - Elmore Hospital

St. Luke's Health System•Mountain Home, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's Health System has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Lab Scientist Senior to join our Elmore Laboratory team at Elmore Hospital! The full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior will be working three 12-hr shifts and is responsible for performing routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Handles complex issues and problems and possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Relies on advanced experience and judgment to plan work and accomplish goals as demonstrated by their critical thinking and flexibility within established processes and departmental procedures. Additionally, the Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior also serves as a mentor and resource for the team, providing training and technical guidance to lower-level staff while contributing to process improvements and high standards of patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree.
2 years of experience.
Must have one of the following: Blood Banking (ASCP_BB), Chemistry (ASCP_C), Cytogenetics (CYGT), Hematology (ASCP_H), Microbiology (ASCP_M), Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB), Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS or AMT_MLS), Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT)

Responsibilities

Performs tests on specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and time guidelines in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. May serve as a subject matter expert for more complex procedures.
Collects a variety of specimens as required by specific section needs, with skill and sensitivity to needs of the patient.
Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
Performs instrument maintenance according to section procedures.
Independently perform advance and/or more complex Quality Control, Linearity, Calibration, and Delta Checks on laboratory equipment.
This role involves performing complex tasks and tests with minimal supervision and routinely provides guidance to other team members.
Maintains inventory of supplies.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
Follows department policy maintaining all necessary records and documentation.
Ensures input is accurate and complete.
Performs other duties as assigned.