Medical Laboratory Scientist

Community Medical Center•Falls City, NE

16d

About The Position

Community Medical Center is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This position will perform medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids (blood, urine, and spinal fluid) to determine presence of normal and abnormal components and perform blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes. Study blood cells, their numbers, and morphology and perform EKG’s, Holter monitors and event recorders. Analyze test results and enter findings in computer. Perform quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data, participate in proficiency testing to verify accuracy of results, and use appropriate quality control measures to assure valid and accurate test results. Assist in maintaining daily lists and appropriate statistics of all patients and adequate supplies and equipment. Perform routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment and verify instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments. Document instrument data and records in instrument logs with any repairs, replacement, and maintenance. Assist in implementation and completion of department Quality Assurance program and participate in the corporate compliance program. Full-time employment, which includes alternating night, weekend and holiday call coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science or a closely related medical field
Active registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (or within six months of hire)

Responsibilities

Perform medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids (blood, urine, and spinal fluid) to determine presence of normal and abnormal components and perform blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
Study blood cells, their numbers, and morphology and perform EKG’s, Holter monitors and event recorders.
Analyze test results and enter findings in computer.
Perform quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data, participate in proficiency testing to verify accuracy of results, and use appropriate quality control measures to assure valid and accurate test results.
Assist in maintaining daily lists and appropriate statistics of all patients and adequate supplies and equipment.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment and verify instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments.
Document instrument data and records in instrument logs with any repairs, replacement, and maintenance.
Assist in implementation and completion of department Quality Assurance program and participate in the corporate compliance program.