Medical Lab Technician/MLS (Full-time, 2nd shift)

Deaconess Health SystemPrinceton, IN
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About The Position

As a Medical Lab Technician, you would be responsible for performing technical procedures which involve accurately assaying various analytes, using a variety of instruments, middleware, computer systems and fully automated systems and non-automated procedures. You will also perform instrument maintenance, reagent preparation, and calibration by conducting various routine instrument checks, cleaning procedures, and replacement of instrument parts, as well as investigating basic instrument malfunctions on analyzers according to a written schedule or verbal instructions. Documenting technical information is essential to produce quality test results. Additionally, you will complete required training, continuing education, and competency assessments, provide information for proper charges, stock supplies, and prepare, inspect, and issue blood and blood products to assure the safety of transfusion to the patient. Each staff member will participate in various tasks required of the section under the direction of the Manager or Lead Tech, including taking inventory, reviewing quality control results, assisting with recommending new methods and equipment, designing and performing new test development, orienting new employees, reviewing and updating section manuals, performing extended preventative maintenance, evaluating new lot numbers of reagents, participating in competency assessments, gathering quality assessment data, assisting with lab computer build and testing, and participating in time keeping for the section. Compliance with Safety Policies, Standards of Employee Conduct, and Laboratory General, Computer and Compliance Policies and Procedures is mandatory.

Requirements

  • Certified as a MLS by ASCP and maintains certification while employed.
  • ASCP certification must be acquired within 3 years of hire date.
  • Proof of education required in the form of an authenticated copy of an original diploma or transcripts.
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree/Associate's Degree with specialized training in Medical Technology or directly related field.
  • Education required to be registered by American Medical Technologist (AMT) with 2-3 years of similar lab experience.
  • Education required to be registered by the Federal government and Human Resources (HHS) with 2-3 years similar lab experience.

Responsibilities

  • Performs technical procedures which involve accurately assaying various analytes.
  • Performs instrument maintenance, reagent preparation, and calibration.
  • Documents technical information to produce quality test results.
  • Completes required training, continuing education, and competency assessments.
  • Provides information for proper charges.
  • Stocks supplies.
  • Prepares, inspects, and issues blood and blood products.
  • Participates in various tasks required of the section under the direction of the Manager or Lead Tech.
  • Takes inventory and orders and stocks supplies.
  • Reviews quality control results.
  • Assists with recommending new methods and equipment.
  • Designs and performs new test development.
  • Orients new employees and recommends additional training.
  • Reviews and updates section manuals.
  • Performs or ensures extended preventative maintenance.
  • Evaluates new lot numbers of reagents.
  • Participates in competency assessment of others.
  • Participates in quality assessment data gathering and activities.
  • Assists with lab computer build and testing.
  • Participates in time keeping for the section.
  • Complies with Safety Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules to fit your life - Full time/part time/supplemental - Day/Eve/Nights - Weekend option.
  • Tuition and relocation reimbursement.
  • Sign on bonus.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Payactiv-earned wage benefit - work today, get paid tomorrow.
  • Career advancement opportunities.

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What This Job Offers

Industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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