Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist conducts analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. Areas of accountability will include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: transfusion services, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology and urinalysis. The laboratory team assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us. The team focuses on what is important, the situation, not the person and has developed a strong sense of caring for one another. Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.
Requirements
- Must have earned a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science, or a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
- Education must be verified by a credentialing agency if the bachelor’s degree was obtained outside of the United States.
- ASCP, or equivalent for an MLS, is required. New graduates have 6 months after employment to pass the test.
- Demonstrates the skill and knowledge of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
- Complies with all department and organization policies.
- Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
- Effective Communication.
- Exemplify customer service when communicating with patients, providers, and peers (within the lab and hospital wide).
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrates punctuality and dependability and contributes to a positive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Conducts analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize tasks within time expectations; including but not limited to, monitoring supplies, organizing workload and prioritizing multiple activities.
- Detects testing anomalies and correlates quantitative, biochemical, physiologic and morphologic data to verify the validity of test results.
- Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking to formulate plan(s) of action for situations not addressed in standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and seeks to problem solve using critical thinking and available resources.
- Seeks out organization information by participating in the daily huddle, reading emails and attending or watching the monthly All Staff Meetings.
- Participate in the Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan; including but not limited to, method evaluation, teaching/training, point-of-care testing and new procedure implementation, inspection readiness, QA evaluations and improvements.
- Adheres to QC policies and procedures, identifying areas in need of improvement.
- Participate in high reliability practices to insure a safe work environment.
- Pass a colorblind test or prove alternative methods to seeing color is as effective.
- Documents all testing performance measures (maintenance, temps, QC, trouble-shooting logs, etc.) and ensures test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
- Services Discount
- EAP Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
