Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

North Suburban Medical Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

North Suburban Medical Center in Colorado seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a PRN role. You will perform technical procedures, collect and process specimens, and maintain accuracy across age groups, from newborns to geriatrics.

You will work with hematology, chemistry, or blood bank testing, communicate with clinicians, and ensure proper instrument verification and safety. MT (ASCP) or eligibility is preferred; associates or higher education with related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in venipuncture and capillary puncture across age groups.
• MT (ASCP), MLT, or equivalent preferred or eligible for registry.
• Experience with clinical laboratory testing and instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures and maintains department protocols.
• Collects, processes and tests specimens across age ranges.
• Interacts with clinicians and patients to communicate results.
• Verifies equipment performance and adheres to quality controls.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Manual dexterity

Lab computers & instrumentation

Education

Associates/Bachelors or HS Diploma/GED with work experience prior to 1995

Tools

Computers

Printers

Copy Machine

Blood Drawing Equipment

Fax Machine

Centrifuges

Job description

• Fax Machine 6. Centrifuges

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.46 - $54.06 / hour

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Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs all technical procedures, maintains knowledge of all procedures and protocols pertinent to the department. Maintains proficiency in performance of technical procedures, including venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients of all ages. Collects and processes specimens on patients of all ages as required. Performs test requests on patients with many different clinical conditions (from screening of healthy outpatients up to and including the major, complex intensive care patients) and all age ranges from newborns to geriatric patients. Assists the clerical duties of the department. Performs required function verification of equipment. Communicates with other allied health care professionals and patients according to job requirements. Performs testing in clinical Lab departments as assigned, following the policies and procedures of that department.

Equipment Listing: to include that instrumentation in two assigned departments in the laboratory: i.e. Hematology, Chemistry, or Blood Bank in addition to the following list.

• Computer 4. Printers
• Copy Machine 5. Blood Drawing Equipment
• Fax Machine 6. Centrifuges

Licensure/Certification/Registration

MT (ASCP), MLT, or specialty, or eligible for registry preferred, or equivalent expertise in the clinical laboratory field.

Education

Associates/Bachelors or High school Diploma/GED with work experience prior to 1995.

Experience

Prefer 1-2 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate in a clear, concise manner with coworkers, physicians, nursing staff and patients.
• Must demonstrate above average manual dexterity.
• Must have working knowledge of laboratory computers and instrumentation.

No Travel Required

• No Travel Required

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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