Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Molecular Genomics

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Hourly Pay Range: $30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Molecular Genomics Location: Evanston Hospital Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays What you will do: -Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation. Special Coagulation, Immunology Bone Marrow and Flow Cytometry testing are performed on the day shift. -Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) courteously. -Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies. -Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols. Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken. -Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols. Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department. Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary. Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees. Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols. Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments. Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times. Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students. May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing. Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology or Chemistry
Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent
Experience: Any

Nice To Haves

Chemistry
Hematology
UA
Body Fluids
Coagulation

Responsibilities

Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation.
Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members.
Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results.
Performs quality control per established departmental protocols.
Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.
Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.
May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.