Laboratory - Medical Lab Scientist
About The Position
A generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist is needed to provide flexible coverage across laboratory shifts due to a severe staffing shortage. The position will not float between units and will require on-call availability as needed. Night-shift availability is requested; working nights independently is contingent on completing training and competency requirements. Blood Bank experience and Epic proficiency are required. Training is expected to last about a month and will consist of eight-hour shifts, five days per week, generally from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After training, the employee will serve as a flexible coverage technician, filling staffing needs, vacation requests, and illness-related absences. When staffing is sufficient, the employee may work at the bench while lead technicians handle administrative reports and projects. The role is based at a short-term acute-care hospital and Level IV trauma center with 60 staff beds. Parking is free.
Requirements
- Blood Bank experience.
- Epic proficiency; described as a hard-stop requirement.
- Ability to work independently on night shift after training and competency, if assigned to that shift.
- Night-shift availability is requested.
Responsibilities
- Work as a generalist and provide coverage for laboratory staffing needs across shifts.
- Serve as a flexible coverage technician for vacation requests, illness, and staffing gaps.
- Work at the bench when staffing is sufficient so lead technicians can focus on reports and projects.
- Provide on-call coverage as needed.
- Work rotating weekends after completing training.
- Work independently on night shift only after training and competency are complete.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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