PRN - Medical Lab Scientist (0730-1600)
About The Position
Performs laboratory testing, including waived, moderate and high complexity, complying with applicable regulations of organizations governing laboratories and according to established procedures to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. Utilizes professional judgment and critical thinking skills to develop new procedures or methods, educate others and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality patient care and exceptional customer service. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is What You Will Be Doing: Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent. Ensures that testing is in compliance with applicable laboratory governing bodies. Uses critical thinking skills and professional judgment to evaluate test results, troubleshoot complex lab problems and provide clinical interpretations and expertise to other healthcare staff. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples. Performs routine function checks and maintenance on laboratory analyzers, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation. Assists in the training of personnel in clinical procedures, the use and operation of instrumentation, quality control procedures, record keeping, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and communication of normal and abnormal patient data in timely manner. Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Certification (must meet one of the following at start or within six (6) months of start date): Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Maintains knowledge and skills applicable to the job through continuing education to comply with current state regulations
- Ability to interact effectively with a personable demeanor and a strong commitment to customer service
- Ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and attention to detail
- Shows willingness to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
Nice To Haves
- Prior clinical laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent. Ensures that testing is in compliance with applicable laboratory governing bodies.
- Uses critical thinking skills and professional judgment to evaluate test results, troubleshoot complex lab problems and provide clinical interpretations and expertise to other healthcare staff.
- Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples.
- Performs routine function checks and maintenance on laboratory analyzers, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation.
- Assists in the training of personnel in clinical procedures, the use and operation of instrumentation, quality control procedures, record keeping, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and communication of normal and abnormal patient data in timely manner.
- Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.
Benefits
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
