Medical Lab Scientist I

Best Care; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Jennie Ed Medical Plaza in Council Bluffs, IA. The position supports diagnostic testing, quality control, and coordination with clinical staff. Work is Monday through Friday, four days per week, with hours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications include a BS in MLS/Clinical Laboratory Science or NAACLS-accredited MLS/MLS/CLS certificate, plus 1 year of experience preferred. ASCP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or MLS/MT/CLS program required
• NAACLS-accredited MLS/MLS/CLS program certificate required or equivalent
• 1 year of laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Evaluate appropriateness and report tests on patient specimens on all benches.
• Maintain quality control and calibration documentation 100% of the time.
• Ensure PPE compliance and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing as needed.
• Complete documentation of education and training to ensure competence.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Instruction following

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Reading/writing

Diversity & inclusion

Education

BS in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS/MT/CLS NAACLS certificate

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquering a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Jennie Ed Medical Plaza
Address: 808 E Pierce Street - Council Bluffs, IA
Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 4 days/week, hours between 7am - 5pm

Conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

• Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests/analyses requested on patient specimens on all assigned routine benches.

• Utilize time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.

• Quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time.

• Calibration is completed and documented 100% of the time.

• Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100% of the time.

• Compliant per Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of the time.

• Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.

Document orientation, training and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.

• Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.

• Evidence that new procedures and procedure revisions are read and understood.

Maintain knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements and in quality assurance activities.

• Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline.

• Assist technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested.

• Assist with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities.

• Achieve section/organization quality goals.

Schedule:

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 4 days/week, hours between 7am - 5pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology required.

• Or

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a Certificate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)/Medical Technology (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory preferred.

License/Certifications

• Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.

• Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.

• Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.

• Able to work in a diverse environment required.

• Able to work as a team required.

• Able to keep patient information confidential required.

• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

• Rare (1%-33%):

• Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Frequent (67%-100%):

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

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