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Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - PRN - #10387

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Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - PRN - #10387

$66k-77k (estimate)

Part Time 2 Months Ago

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Stormont Vail HealthCare is Hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Lab Tech - Laboratory - PRN - #10387 Near Topeka, KS

Schedule:

PRN – as needed, no guaranteed hours, not benefit eligible

Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule:

Varied hours as needed.

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Responsible for receiving specimens, confirming physician orders, obtaining the necessary information for testing specimens, preparing the specimens for testing and preparing specimens to be forwarded to other laboratories (reference laboratories). Acts as a resource person for inpatient caregivers, clinic caregivers and outreach accounts with regards to solving problems, answering questions and giving technical support. Assists the Outreach Account representative to establish positive relationships with outreach accounts. Performs bench testing in one or more areas of the laboratory to obtain data to be used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in and/or instructs other personnel and medical technologist interns.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Medical technology, biology, chemistry or a related field. MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT) or equivalent registry or registry-eligible. Required or
Single discipline technologist certification may be considered depending on the position: Microbiology M (ASCP), Hematology H (ASCP), Chemistry C (ASCP), and Molecular Biology MB (ASCP). Single discipline specialist certification may be considered depending on the position: Blood Banking SBB (ASCP), Chemistry SC (ASCP), Hematology SH (ASCP), and Microbiology SM (ASCP). Required

Experience Qualifications

1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Follows departmental procedure manual instructions in the event a quality control sample falls out of acceptable limits.
Uses a pleasant and professional manner. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, customers, staff, and others using a courteous and caring attitude.
Interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
Periodically reviews applicable journal material.
Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures.
Arrives at work on time, begins work promptly, and is available until end of shift.

What you will do

Is able to collect and test a variety of specimen and sterile techniques. Follows departmental procedure manual instructions in the event a quality control sample falls out of acceptable limits.
Able to report high quality, consistent and reliable results. Maintains accurate records.
Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits.
Maintains equipment as directed by instruction manual, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or supervisor. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Knows the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
Reports unusual or erratic results to supervisor. Maintains quality control records; keep limits posted and up-to-date. Calculates the control mean and standard deviation for each numeric test monthly.
Calls critical results to clinics, outreach clients or inpatient nursing units; refers to departmental procedure manual for special reporting.
Researches and sets up new procedures and/or modifies existing ones.
Evaluates delta checks according to departmental procedure and calls the result when indicated per procedure.
Follows other specific laboratory computer procedures.
Effectively relates to the patient/client, with his total welfare as the most important goal. Relates any pertinent data or information about patient or laboratory sample to ordering physician and appropriately documents the communication.
Offers to help fellow workers as time permits without neglecting own responsibilities. Uses spare time for work related activities. Organizes work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient results. Prioritizes/reorganizes workload in response to STAT requests.
Inventory supplies as directed by supervisory technologist. Tells supervisor about any supplies or equipment needed. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by supervisor.
Gives lectures or bench training as assigned to the Medical Technologist interns and other health professionals. Instructs other employees and interns on techniques and procedures as directed by supervisory technologists. Conveys knowledge competently and in an encouraging way when necessary to train others on new equipment or new procedures.
Reports errors of breach of technique by supportive personnel or interns to education coordinator or management staff. Completes documentation as required.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Capability

No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Hearing: Rarely less than 1 hour
Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Explosive: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.