Medical Technologist (MLS) - Core Lab

Nevada System of Higher Education

75d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Technologist (MLS) in the Core Lab at Evanston Hospital. This is a full-time role with hours from Monday to Friday, 11pm to 7:30am, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. The Medical Technologist will perform clinical lab testing in various areas including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Special Coagulation, Immunology, Bone Marrow, and Flow Cytometry. The role emphasizes patient satisfaction and customer service, requiring the technologist to instruct and encourage coworkers to treat patients and customers courteously. Responsibilities include performing patient tests, reviewing test results for accuracy, documenting notifications of critical results, performing quality control, maintaining competencies, and participating in continuing education programs. The technologist will also maintain a safe work environment, handle biohazardous materials, manage inventory, assist in training new employees, and may cross-train into other lab areas.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology or Chemistry.
• Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Experience: Any.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in Chemistry, Hematology, UA, Body Fluids, Coagulation.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Special Coagulation, Immunology, Bone Marrow, and Flow Cytometry.
• Promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values.
• Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers courteously.
• Performs patient tests manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel of critical results.
• Documents notifications per established protocols.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols.
• Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with hospital and laboratory department policies.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions.
• Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings, and various committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices.
• Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently and manages workload.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.
• May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.
• Reads emails and responds in a timely manner.
• Completes other projects or duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program.
• Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree