Medical Laboratory Scientist - Education & Safety (PT 64hrs/pp) 1st Shift

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Individuals are responsible to perform diagnostic and analytic testing on human specimens to produce sound, reliable data to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. The role involves working in one or more laboratory disciplines under the supervision of a department manager, supervisor, senior technologist, or delegated in-charge individual. Employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the populations served. The position requires the ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping, and to understand and participate in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing: pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Anticipating and maintaining required inventory (supplies, reagents, etc.) is crucial for uninterrupted testing. The role also involves demonstrating responsibility for instrument operation and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment problems, executing and evaluating quality control and quality assurance procedures, and documenting and reporting as required by regulatory agencies. Performing, validating, interpreting, documenting, and reporting laboratory test results, as well as performing and evaluating proficiency testing, are key duties. The ability to identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect results is essential. The role may also include assisting in training new staff and students, participating in Laboratory Quality Program activities, and potentially altering start time, shift, department(s), and/or site based on patient care needs. A valid Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required depending on job duties.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and graduate within 60 days of hire.
Completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program with Bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology WITH completed certificate for program (i.e. post-baccalaureate, hospital based internship, etc.) in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) that requires 90 semester credit hour plus internship.
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree or completed Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP, AMT or equivalent MLS eligibility.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP categorical certification/eligibility as Technologist in one or more of the following: (BB), (C), (H), or (M).
All individuals must have completed certification OR be registry eligible and complete certification within one year of hire through ASCP, AMT or equivalent credential in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
All individuals who are newly ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or newly AMT certified after January 1, 2006 must maintain ongoing certification.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
Ability to work under specific time constraints.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Reflects a positive attitude and abides by Bronson's Standards and Plan for Excellence.
Follows all laboratory established policies and procedures.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
Must be able to operate computer middleware program managing point of care analyzer interfaces, personnel management and test result management.

Nice To Haves

Two years MLS experience preferred (Point of Care Only)

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and analytic testing on human specimens.
Produce sound, reliable data to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.
Operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping.
Understand and participate in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing: pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.
Anticipate and maintain required inventory (supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.
Demonstrate responsibility for instrument operation and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and take action to resolve.
Execute and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Document and report as required by regulatory agencies.
Perform, validate, interpret, document, and report laboratory test results.
Perform and evaluate proficiency testing.
Identify problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.
Assist in training, orienting, and touring new staff and students.
Participate in Laboratory Quality Program activities.
May be requested to alter start time, shift, department(s), and/or site depending on patient care needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform training of non-lab testing personnel for point of care testing.
Conduct competency assessment of non-lab testing personnel and document according to regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate responsibility for all point of care instruments including operation and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot point of care equipment problems and take action to resolve either remotely or in person.
Evaluate POC quality control results utilizing quality assurance procedures.
Prepare and process external proficiency samples for non-lab testing personnel to testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Manage and support hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.
Operate computer middleware program managing point of care analyzer interfaces, personnel management and test result management.