What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) position at avera?
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education. The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests and basic clinical laboratory functions. General Hours of Work Rotating shifts with weekend/holiday involvement Education and/or Experience For Medical Lab Scientist; Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and completion of NAACLS accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) program, or a Bachelors degree and one to two years of experience/training acceptable to the NCA or ASCP at the Clinical Laboratory Scientist/MT level. For Medical Lab Technician; Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certification as a MLS or CLS from a nationally recognized credentialing agency for Laboratory professionals (NCA, ASCP, AMT) or obtain within 6 months of hire. Essential Functions For Medical Lab Scientist; Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action. Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals. Communicate laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Includes verbal as well as electronic means. Critique, correlate and differentiate results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals. Assess the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values. Participate with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities. Provide technical guidance to and be primary resource for phlebotomy, MLT, and lab assistant staff members. Provide instruction and/or perform specimen collection. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. For Medical Lab Technician; Performs basic supply inventory, calibration, reagent preparation, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation. Initiates, follows-through with and documents basic trouble shooting of equipment as necessary within established guidelines, or requests assistance. Accurately performs routine tests and specimen collection utilizing established protocol. Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Includes verbal as well as electronic means. Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment. Distinguishes results of tests as being normal, abnormal or unusual. Recognizes test inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action. Calls critical test results to appropriate personnel immediately according to established protocol. Also assesses the validity of results which appear unusual or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.