Medical Lab Scientist

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overnight shift

Job summary

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health in Idaho is seeking a laboratory technician to analyze specimens and report results in accordance with lab protocols.

The role includes phlebotomy, quality control, instrument maintenance, and timely communication with patients and staff. The position requires an associates degree in a relevant science (bachelors preferred) and ASCP or equivalent registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a relevant science required, bachelors degree preferred.
• ASCP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the supervisor.
• P erforms accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to established protocol and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Performs phlebotomy as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
• Will be assigned to proportionate share of call with other laboratory staff.

Skills

Quality control

Testing specimens

EMR data entry

multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant science

Bachelor's degree preferred

MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration

Tools

EMR software

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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

Essential Job Functions

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• According to policy and procedures performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, and bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
• Will be assigned to proportionate share of call with other laboratory staff.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing accurate and appropriate testing of specimens.
• Associates degree in a relevant science required, bachelors degree preferred. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS, or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.
• 6 months internship; preferred.
• Four months clinical laboratory internship preferred.
• ASCP or similar certification is preferred.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Familiar with EMR system and accurate data entry skills.

Full time, overnight shift

SMH is EOE