MLS Apprentice Program

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Apprentice completes educational assignments independently according to established schedule. Testing scores to maintain an 80% or better. Performs waived, moderate and highly complex laboratory tests according to policy and procedure under the supervision of an assigned mentor. Learns problem-solving skills with a willingness to troubleshoot quality control and instrumentation issues. Performs special assignments as delegated to enhance experience and skills of a medical laboratory scientist.

Requirements

Have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution.
Successful completion of internship not to exceed more than one year.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures under supervision of assigned technician.
Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures under supervision of assigned technician.
Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.
Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation.
Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data under supervision of assigned technician.
Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values under supervision of assigned technician.
Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products.
Demonstrates competency and successful completion of program in assigned areas of specialty.
Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes.
Coordinates and cooperates with co-workers to promote a productive working environment.
Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions. Performs ADIET.
Other related duties as assigned.