Weekend MLT/MLS (ASCP certified) with $7500 signing bonus

United Hospital District•Blue Earth, MN

About The Position

United Hospital District is hiring a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a 0.9 position (72 hours per pay period). The role is responsible for collecting and processing samples and performing tests on patient samples in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank. The employee follows standard operating procedures to meet laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, collaborates with other departments, and serves as a laboratory resource to other professionals and departments. This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is no call. A $7,500 signing bonus is advertised, and the employer offers a compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, or graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school.
Certification by ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform and report waived, moderate-complexity, and high-complexity tests.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of laboratory procedures performed.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory analyzers and instruments.
Interpret results for accuracy, completion, and correlation with the patient's physiological condition; correct problems or refer them to the manager or Lab Director.
Recognize and report abnormal results, report critical values to the appropriate nurse or provider within the specified timeframe, and refer implausible results to the manager or Lab Director.
Maintain working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
Perform venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick, selecting an appropriate site and device and responding effectively to each patient's needs.
Perform EKGs on patients.
Evaluate specimen acceptability, reject unacceptable specimens, and ensure recollection within appropriate timeframes.
Set work priorities to accommodate stat, critical, and routine testing, while performing testing for several patients simultaneously.
Perform assigned quality control and calibrations and take appropriate remedial action on waived, moderate-complexity, and high-complexity tests; notify the manager of discrepancies.
Collect and process samples and perform testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank.
Follow standard operating procedures to meet laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with other departments and serve as a laboratory resource to professionals and departments.