Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate, timely results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in MLS/MT and emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical staff for prompt communication of critical values.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology as defined by CLIA.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• MLS/MT certification may be considered for related positions per criteria.

Mansioni

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of caregivers of critical values.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology (CLIA)

Strumenti

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control procedures

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA

Preferred:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP
• May consider Med tab Technician MLT qualified candidates for similar position

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.