Med Lab Scientist Part-time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Nampa is seeking a part-time MED LAB SCIENTIST / CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST for the south lab. You will perform tests for diagnosis and treatment, rotate through Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro, and Speciality Chemistry, and use professional judgment with quality control and instrument maintenance.

You will handle specimen integrity, report results and critical findings promptly, and prioritize tasks to maintain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required in Medical Technology or ASCP/AMT eligible.
• ASCP/AMT certification (or registry eligibility within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of medical technology training.

Responsibilities

• Rotate in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro, and Speciality Chemistry.
• Perform, record and review scheduled QC and take corrective action if out of limits.
• Maintain equipment with routine calibration and surveillance.
• Verify specimen labeling, integrity, and suitability before testing.
• Perform low, medium and high complexity tests per protocols and regulatory rules.
• Report results accurately and promptly, including critical findings to the physician or nursing staff.
• Prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency and assist other areas as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy when required and monitor supply inventory.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: MED LAB SCIENTIST / CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST NAMPA SOUTH LAB

SUMMARY: Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions.

HOURS: You will enjoy a part-time schedule working three 8-hour days a week that could (or not) include weekends, depending on your availability.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required. Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date. Completion of medical technology training required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will have the opportunity to rotate in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro and Speciality Chemistry.
• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC.
• Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment.
• Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Reports test results accurately and appropriately.
• Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and take appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants.
• Perform corrective actions if required.
• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department.
• Examine review lists, pending logs and the like.
• Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.