Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a laboratory professional to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing in a patient-care environment. You will follow policies to ensure accurate results and support lab operations.

The role includes quality control, equipment maintenance, training of students and staff, and collaboration with the supervisor to meet regulatory standards. This is a full-time position with a career ladder and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
• Is active participant in departmental projects
• Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
• Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members.
• Assesses competency of team members as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Job description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Sign on bonus
• Free parking
• Tuition reimbursement

This position is part of an established career ladder.Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience

A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
• Is active participant in departmental projects
• Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
• Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members.
• Assesses competency of team members as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.