Medical Lab Scientist I

CO800 Methodist Physicians Clinic; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest in Omaha. Workweek is Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, full time across four days.

Responsibilities include performing and reporting tests on patient specimens, maintaining quality control and calibration, and documenting training to ensure competency for accreditation. Emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, confidentiality, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology required.
• Or BS/BA with NAACLS-accredited MLS/MLS/CLS program certificate.

Responsabilités

• Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests on patient specimens on assigned benches.
• Maintain quality control, calibration and routine maintenance with documentation.
• Ensure PPE compliance and respond to lab requests with professionalism.
• Document orientation, training and education to ensure competency and accreditation requirements.
• Meet department quality goals and assist with proficiency testing and QA activities.

Connaissances

Medications knowledge

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Confidentiality

Reading and writing reports

Formation

BS in MLS/MLS/MLT/CLS or related

NAACLS-accredited MLS/MT/CLS certificate

Description du poste

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 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 - HealthWest
• Address: 16120 W Dodge Rd. - Omaha, NE
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Hours between 7am - 5pm, full time, 4 days/week

Responsibilities

• 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 Schedule: Monday through Friday, Hours between 7am - 5pm, full time, 4 days/week

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.)
• 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 affirmative 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.

At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the 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 conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.