Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician - 1.0FTE
LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory service in a critical access hospital and outpatient setting. Collect and process specimens using appropriate technique. Perform testing and verify assay/analyzer performance. Responsible for testing in any of the following areas: hematology, coagulation, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and transfusion medicine. Document and communicate laboratory test results thoroughly and accurately. Perform and document assay/analyzer maintenance.
Requirements
- Knowledge in laboratory tests and specimen requirements
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and how to operate
- Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
- Skill in basic laboratory techniques
- Skill in verbal and written communication
- Skill in computer functions
- Ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
- Ability to follow written and verbal guidelines to obtain specimens and perform procedures/testing
- Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
- Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days.
Responsibilities
- Responsible to proper specimen collection and handling, blood and non-blood specimens
- Responsible for following processing specimens and ordering laboratory testing
- Performs analytical testing according to policies, procedures and federal regulations including OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA
- Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems
- Provides results in LIS and over the phone
- Performs and documents routine and advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action
- Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention
- Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis
- Participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies
- Maintains safety, education and competency requirements
- CLIA defined responsibilities
- May have oversight as a key operator of a work area and participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, misc.
- Responsible for acquiring and maintaining CPR certification
- DOT certification may be required
- Trains students and new employees
- Other duties may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
