Medical Technologist

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

9d•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.
The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators.
Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.
The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.
The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety.
May to sit for long periods of time.

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.