Medical Lab Scientist Student

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT seeks an MLT/MLS student to join the Laboratory as PRN trainee. Under supervision you will perform a limited set of manual and automated tests for diagnosis and treatment, while completing required training and documentation.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, quality control, and adherence to SOPs. Eligible students may participate in PEAK tuition programs and begin on day one of employment, with scheduling including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an MLT/MLS student program and eligible for internship status.

Responsibilities

• Attends onboarding and completes required paperwork.
• Completes departmental training and competency assessments.
• Performs routine and STAT laboratory testing and reports results.
• Maintains quality control records and regulatory documentation.
• May provide instruction to patients and families.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Laboratory Protocols

Quality Control

Effective communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in MLT/MLS student program

Job description

Job Description: Students from MLT/MLS programs will be integrated into the laboratory staff so that as training in laboratory department(s) is completed they may be used as PRN staff to temporarily fill vacancies. Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the MLT/MLS-Student is accountable for performing a limited menu of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests as qualified by recent training, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Essential Functions

• Attends Hospital and Laboratory New Employee Orientations and completes all required paperwork and documentation before starting internship.
• Attends scheduled departmental training, completes required SOP training documentation and testing in a timely manner.
• Completes all mandatory training as assigned.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all staff instructors and asks for additional clarification as necessary during training and while working shifts.
• Completes departmental training and competency assessment prior to performing patient testing.
• Performs routine and STAT laboratory testing, reviews results and reports accurate and timely information.
• Completes required quality control testing, maintains records and documentation necessary to fulfill regulatory agency requirements, and takes appropriate corrective action as necessary.
• May perform preventative maintenance, cleaning and calibration procedures according to SOPs and manufacturer's developed schedules.
• May perform proficiency testing and achieves satisfactory results related to all specialties or areas worked.
• May provide appropriate instruction to patients and their family members.
• May help maintain supply inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are low.

Skills

• Laboratory Techniques
• Laboratory Protocols and Testing
• Quality Control
• Laboratory Techniques
• Effective communication, email, telephone
• Flexible in scheduling including weekends, holidays and nights

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an MLT/MLS student program and eligible for internship status.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Location: Central Laboratory Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $26.48 - $26.48

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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