Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS to perform a variety of laboratory tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will ensure accuracy through quality control, calibrations, data review and instrument troubleshooting. The role covers testing in multiple departments, with potential shifts and a focus on patient care collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.
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Responsibilities

• Performing Laboratory Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyzing Test Results: Interpreting and analyzing test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment: Using and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Quality control and Assurance: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Preparing samples: collecting, preparing, and handling biological samples following proper protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.
• Recording and Reporting Data: Accurately recording test results and preparing detailed reports for healthcare providers.
• Maintaining Laboratory Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues: Identifying and resolving technical problems with laboratory equipment.
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and assist in patient care decisions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Active Listening

Quality Control Analysis

Operations Monitoring

Science

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science

Completion of MLS coursework and internship / eligible to sit for the BOC

ASCP certification or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab such as: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion and more. These scientists act as technical experts to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments. They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the \"Power of We.\"

Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: Variable
• Department/Unit: Microbiology
• Additional Details: Will consider Registered and Unregistered Medical Lab Scientist candidates.

Essential Functions

• Performing Laboratory Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
• Analyzing Test Results: Interpreting and analyzing test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment: Using and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Quality control and Assurance: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Preparing samples: collecting, preparing, and handling biological samples following proper protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.
• Recording and Reporting Data: Accurately recording test results and preparing detailed reports for healthcare providers.
• Maintaining Laboratory Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues: Identifying and resolving technical problems with laboratory equipment.
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and assist in patient care decisions.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Active Listening
• Quality Control Analysis
• Operations Monitoring
• Science
• Time Management

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Lab Scientist ($35.60-$54.93 based on experience)
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Applicants with chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor's degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript/credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, Required.
• OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required.
• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job, Required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call, Required.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure, Required.
• Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, Required.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification, Required.
• Unregistered Medical Lab Scientist ($29.43-$45.39 based on experience)
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science, or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education will be verified with transcript/credit evaluation by laboratory services quality assurance leadership. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified, required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call, Required.
• Bachelor's degree within 30 days of hire. Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing, required.
• Montana applicants must have state licensure, required.
• Military training and experience may substitute for bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of lab experience, Preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that req