MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST OR SCIENTIST MLT MLS

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center • Bandon, OR

88d • $33 - $44

About The Position

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) is a Critical Access Hospital in Bandon Oregon. Our mission is 'Quality healthcare with a personal touch'. Apply today and join our team to support our community. SCHHC has a day, full-time, opening for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist (requires a Bachelor’s Degree) or a Medical Laboratory Technologist (requires an Associate Degree) in our Laboratory Department. The MLS or MLT collects, processes, and tests specimens submitted to the laboratory. The MLS or MLT is responsible for reviewing and reporting results on specimens tested in the Clinical Laboratory. The MLS or MLT performs quality assurance and maintenance on instruments, testing material, and equipment, as required. The MLS or MLT ensures proper identification of patients, specimens, Health Care Providers' orders, and other vital information. The MLS or MLT reports to the Manager of the Clinical Laboratory.

Requirements

• For Medical Laboratory Scientists: Baccalaureate degree or associate's degree which meets National Certification Exam requirements.
• Meet CLIA 88 requirements as outlined in 493.1489 of the Federal Register Vol. 57, No. 40.
• Maintain certification(s) of MT, MLS, and/or CLS.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination.
• Certifications must be kept current through continuing education if required.
• Documentation of re-certification must be presented to the Manager of the Clinical Laboratory and Human Resources.
• For Medical Laboratory Technologist: Associate's degree which meets National Certification Exam requirements.
• Meet CLIA 88 requirements as outlined in 493.1489 of the Federal Register Vol. 57, No. 40.
• Maintain certification(s) of MT, MLT, and/or CLS.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for MLT.
• Certifications must be kept current through continuing education if required.
• Documentation of re-certification must be presented to the Manager of the Clinical Laboratory and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and test specimens submitted to the laboratory.
• Review and report results on specimens tested in the Clinical Laboratory.
• Perform quality assurance and maintenance on instruments, testing material, and equipment.
• Ensure proper identification of patients, specimens, Health Care Providers' orders, and other vital information.

Benefits

• Full employee-only amount for Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life & AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees