What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientists position at Mahaska Health Partnership?
Clinical Laboratory Scientists
Full-Time
Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
Hours: Full-time (Sunday – Wednesday) (Shifts rotate)
Hours: Full-time (Friday - Sunday) (2nd Shift) FTE = .90
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
Performs high complexity testing on blood, urine, feces, cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, and other body fluids.
Evaluates results of testing and quality controls, calibrations, calibration verification/linearity/reportable range.
Performs venipunctures and capillary blood collections using proper patient identification, correct tubes, handling, and labelling.
Varied work schedule includes day and night schedules, weekends, and holidays plus on call at least two times per month.
Qualifications
Requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field.
ASCP, NCA, AMT, MT (AMT) MT (HEW) or CLS certification or equivalent required.
Willingness and ability to fill shifts to meet 24-hour staffing needs, including working days, nights, weekends, and holidays plus taking call at least 2 times per month
Must be able to respond to call within 20 minutes or less during all weather conditions. If bad weather predicted during call, hospital will provide a room, when feasible.
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