Med Lab Scientist Part-time

IHA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System's Nampa South Lab is hiring a Part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to support patient care. The role involves performing tests across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Micro with strict QC and instrument maintenance.

You will rotate to different sections and report results according to protocol. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with ASCP/AMT certification (or registry eligible within 1 year) and complete medical technology training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• ASCP/AMT certification or registry eligibility required or obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Completion of medical technology training required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate in Chemistry, Blood Bank, Heme/Coag, Micro and Specialty Chemistry.
• Perform, record and review scheduled QC; take corrective action when data is out of limits.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and document any poor instrument performance.
• Verify specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before testing.
• Accurately perform low, medium and high complexity testing per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Report test results accurately and promptly; communicate critical results per protocol.
• Prioritize work to maintain efficiency and assist other areas as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy when needed according to lab policies.
• Monitor supply inventory and ensure needed supplies are available.
• Review work with clinical lab assistants and perform corrective actions as required.
• Perform tasks without direct supervision and ensure accuracy of work reported.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

ASCP/AMT Certification or registry eligibility

Completion of medical technology training

Job description

MED LAB SCIENTIST / CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST

NAMPA SOUTH LAB

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

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

• 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.

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.