What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician position at Pend Oreille County Public Hospital Dist?
Primary Scheduled Hours: Days, 80 hours per pay period
Job Summary: Responsible for performing routine duties as directed by Laboratory Manager. Performs chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis, and coagulation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of microbiological culture and staining procedures.
- Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
- Correlates results with diagnosis; questions all incompatible results.
- Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are unusual and/or difficulties are encountered in testing.
- Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical/health care errors. Protects the patient in the event of a medical/health care error and, as appropriate, assists in medical/health care error resolution.
- Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
- Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
- Follows Standard Precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Performs quality control checks on equipment, performs calibrations and troubleshoots out-of-range results.
Education Background and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology
Required Licensure / Certifications:
Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Scientist by ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent.
Professional Requirements:
- Maintain regulatory requirements
- Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
- Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.
Compensation/How We Care For You:
Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.
Comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
- Gym membership
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.