What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II position at Saint Francis Hospital?
Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
Full-Time Evening Shift in Blood Bank; hours are 230p-11p; works every 3rd weekend, and shares in rotations. Blood Bank expertise and experience are required for this position.
Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
- Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens and reviews and reports lab results
- Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
- Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications for Internal Candidates
- Required:
- Education:
- - Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; OR quivalent such as:
- - Military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489; OR
- - Have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491.
- - The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
- Experience:
- - 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility; OR
- - 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree.
- Certifications:
- - Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire)
- - Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- Licensure, as required by State.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- medical technologist in acute care facility: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person