Medical Technologist

Good Shepherd Health Care • Hermiston, OR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible to the laboratory manager or to the laboratory medical director. Duties will include clinical laboratory testing in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, blood bank, parasitology, urinalysis, or referred procedures. The MLS will maintain logs, binders, and records in accordance with the governing agency. They will confirm, verify, correlate, and interpret results using in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments, and physiology. They will share in performance of clinical lab functions associated with the lab. They will provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, staff, and other employees as needed. The medical laboratory scientist has the authority to order questionable results rechecked, to judge the adequacy of submitted specimens and to request another if original is unsatisfactory. May be required to perform special tasks including but not limited to: individual projects, policy review, creating new policies, section head responsibilities, serving on hospital committees, or special task forces.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory science program.
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Prefer at least one year clinical/hospital laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for the skill level and specific areas of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform in technical, clerical and interpersonal aspects of clinical lab services.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs maximum, frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to perform laboratory test processing and understand differences in reference ranges of results from specimens received from pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flex Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees