Dayshift, Microbiology MLS, PRN

Southeast HEALTH; Arkansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to analyze specimens and report results per established protocols. The role requires adherence to QC measures, safety policies, and proper specimen handling within a hospital laboratory.

The position supports daily testing, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with medical staff to ensure accurate, timely results for patient care. Per diem, day shift, 0.2 FTE context implied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) certification examination.
• One (1) year clinical laboratory internship

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing of specimens according to established protocols.
• Report results promptly in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Maintain quality control and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Conduct instrument maintenance and calibration as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment, reagents, and specimens and escalate as needed.
• Follow universal precautions and safety procedures for handling specimens.
• Assist with safety-training programs and comply with department policies.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Specimen processing

Result reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Functions

(10 recommended)

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient’s specimen(s) when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the issue.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures;
• Follows universal precaution procedures in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases when handling blood and/or body fluids;
• Follows safety policies and procedures when using chemicals.
• When requested, performs duties required for relief in higher classification in supervisor’s absence.
• Attends all required safety-training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter-and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

Supervised Positions

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) certification examination.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• One (1) year clinical laboratory internship

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific laboratory section to ensure orders entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered, and correctly process/transported.
• Verifies order where necessary.
• Verifies non-patient information (e.g., collection time) according to established protocol.
• Handles unresolved orders, troubleshoots where needed.
• Verifies with physician and/or nurses prior to LIS order entry to resolve unclear, duplicate or otherwise ambiguous orders.
• Verifies specimens for add-on tests are available and acceptable and generates add-on test orders.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens
• Verifies specimens labeled correctly and completely upon receipt, evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action and appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
• Prioritizes specimen processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Maintains test system integrity.
• Performs specimen preparation.
• Performs tests.
• Performs technical review and interpretation.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems.
• Post-test specimen storage.
• Verifies and reports results.
• Amends reports.
• Responds to inquiries.
• Stores documents and records.
• Charge capture/billing:
• Ensures safety of operations.
• Provides service excellence.
• Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational meetings, or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities

• Employee Engagement
• Patient Satisfaction
• Quality
• Physician Friendly
• Financial Strength

Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:

• No excuses.
• We are a team.
• Bring up your ideas.
• Poor performance will be addressed.
• ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
• Manage Up.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.