Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist. The position requires advanced technical knowledge and its application to laboratory testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving. The Medical Lab Scientist serves as a departmental resource and assists with compliance with applicable laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA. This is a per-diem/PRN role with varied shifts available: either four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts. Compensation is $52.10 per hour, with shift differentials, annual increases, and paid time off. Differentials listed are $2.00 per hour for weekends, $2.50 per hour for evenings, and $6.00 per hour for nights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent certification such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB; applicants without current U.S. certification must obtain it within one year.
Individuals with specialty certification may work only in the discipline of their specialty.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation.
Oral and written communication sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
Ability to use mathematics, perform detailed work, handle frequent interruptions, multitask, solve problems, memorize information, take direction, and assimilate instructions quickly.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and experience.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established policies and procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct them or immediately notify the Lead, Supervisor, or Director.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Maintain current knowledge and job-related skills through continuing education or professional organizations.
Recognize and provide input on opportunities to improve financial performance.
Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers of Foundation Health with excellent service by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.