Medical Lab Scientist I

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic tests and support patient care. The role requires a BS in MLS/Medical Technology and includes responsibilities for accurate testing, reporting results, and maintaining quality controls.

The position offers a daytime schedule, 4 days per week, with standard lab workflows and compliance with accreditation and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 1 year of experience in the applicable laboratory area preferred.
• ASCP MT/MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Accurately perform and report tests on patient specimens on assigned benches.
• Maintain quality control and documentation per SOPs.

Skills

MLS degree

ASCP preferred

Education

BS in MLS/Medical Technology

NAACLS MLS/MT/CLS certificate (optional)

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. Its 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 conquers 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%):
• Crawling
• Sitting
• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Balancing
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Carrying
• Grasping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• Distinguish colors
• Hearing
• Seeing/visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1%-33%):
• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Frequent (67%-100%):
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools

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.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.