Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Payson, UT is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) PRN to join our clinical team. You will receive specimens, perform analysis, and document results accurately in the laboratory information system.

You will operate automated analyzers, perform microbiology and serology procedures, count and identify blood cells, and ensure quality control. The role requires strong communication with the Pathologist and other lab staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field required.
• ASCP certification or eligibility required.
• Experience in clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive patient specimens (blood, urine, other).
• Process specimens according to protocol.
• Prepare and interpret Gram stain.
• Inoculate and cultivate microbiological specimens.
• Perform microbiology rapid kit procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Perform chemical analysis testing per protocol.
• Prepare send-out specimens for esoteric tests.
• Type blood and conduct antibody screening/identification.
• Count/identify blood cells and perform coagulation procedures.

Skills

Blood banking

Hematology

Microbiology

Quality control

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / MLS

ASCP certification or eligible

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP PRN? At Mountain View Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

Responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests and studies the morphology of the components of blood. Documents all test results correctly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• 1. Receives patient specimens; urine, blood, spinal fluid, gastric fluid.
• 2. Responsible for processing specimens according to protocol to prepare for analysis.
• 3. Prepares and interprets gram stain.
• 4. Responsible for inoculating and cultivating microbiological specimens from all body sites according to protocol.
• 5. Performs microbiology rapid kit procedures (Strep A, Fetal Fibronectin, etc.).
• 6. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the laboratory; automated chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrode, osmometer, and other analyzers safely and correctly.
• 7. Responsible for performing chemical analysis testing, composition and concentration, according to protocol.
• 8. Responsible for specimen preparation for send out (esoteric tests) according to protocol.
• 9. Responsible for typing blood.
• 10. Performs antibody screening, antibody identification and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood / blood components.
• 11. Responsible for identifying the antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion.
• 12. Responsible for performing procedures to count and identify blood cells.
• 13. Responsible for performing coagulation procedures.
• 14. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment including blood cell analyzer, staining unit, diluters and coagulation instruments. Uses the equipment safely and correctly.
• 15. Performs semen analysis procedures.
• 16. Discusses abnormal results or difficult analysis with Pathologist.
• 17. Performs Urinalysis procedures.
• 18. Performs Serology procedures.
• 19. Documents all test results in the laboratory computer system.
• 20. Performs and documents quality control checks and instrument maintenance.
• 21. Informs supervisor when supply stocks are low.
• 22. Follows standard precautions at all times.
• 23. Immediately notifies the nursing unit or physician of any critical test results.
• 24. Maintains regulatory requirements (CAP checklist).
• 25. Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• 26. Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• 27. Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• 28. Communicates verbally and in writing in a clean concise manner.
• 29. Attends departmental in-service meetings as scheduled.
• 30. Attends a minimum of 90% of staff meetings per year; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• 31. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.
• 32. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians, department managers, staff, administration and the Director of Pathology.
• 33. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, department managers, staff, administration, Director of Pathology.
• 34. Participates in process improvement activities for the Department.
• 35. Demonstrates professional behavior in actions and consistently portrays a positive attitude.
• 36. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• 37. Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• 38. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care, which results in patient harm.
• 39. Attends in-service presentations and completes mandatory education week including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS, and OSHA standards (PPE, First Aide and Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Emergency Procedures and Job Security).
• 40. Uses process improvement plan to improve patient safety.
• 41. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• 42. Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
• 43. Checks all equipment instruments prior to use to ensure proper functioning.
• 44. Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements:

• 45. Meets dress code standards for the department; ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• 46. Adheres to and follows the Attendance and Tardiness Policy HR.OP.001
• 47. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• 48. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• 49. Completes annual education requirements in a timely manner.
• 50. Maintains regulatory requirements.
• 51. Attends at least 80% of staff meetings; reads and reads all monthly staff meeting minutes on the CPCS mox system.
• 52. Actively participates in the department’s process improvement (PI) activities.
• 53. Does the employee’s conduct reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct?
• 54. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Need to be certified or registry eligible, by providing documentation of certification within 3 months of hire, in one of the following: ASCP, NCA, or AMT. Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or related sciences including a practical training program. Associates degree is acceptable. Must have appropriate years of experience.
• A minimum of 6 months' experience as a Medical Technologist in an acute care hospital laboratory setting preferred.

Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills required.
• Operates automated Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine and Urinalysis equipment correctly and safely.

At Mountain View Hospital (https://mvhpayson.com/) we are committed to the health and improvement of human life. We honor this commitment by treating each patient as though they are a family member at our 124 plus bed facility. People insist on coming here because of our unique family feeling combined with our award winning quality. We have achieved the Patient Safety Excellence Award for the third year in a row and are also ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation. (Healthgrades 2017-2019). We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation.

With family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor adventures, and close proximity to Utah Valley and Salt Lake City, there’s something for everyone – and plenty of new hobbies to discover.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.