Medical Technologist-Immediate Response Lab-Nights

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Laboratory technician/MLS to conduct a broad range of tests under supervision and contribute to accurate diagnoses. You will engage in departmental projects, cross-training across sections, and ongoing quality improvement efforts to support patient care.

Ideal candidates have a clinical lab background, strong organizational and communication skills, and are committed to maintaining currency through continuing education and certifications as required by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological, or medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Equivalent training per CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
• MILITARY medical lab training acceptable (50 weeks).
• Preferred MLS/MLT certification meet CLIA/CAP requirements.

Responsabilités

• Conduct or assist in special projects or research initiatives.
• Participate in cross-training rotations across lab sections.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement new procedures with data support.
• Assist in establishing department goals and maintain competency; mentor bench personnel.

Connaissances

Lab operations

Laboratory collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science

Associate's degree in laboratory science

CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) equivalence

US military medical laboratory training (50 weeks)

MLS/MLT certification preferred

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Supervisor and leadership team, conducts a wide range of laboratory tests to gather essential data for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases in a medical center.

Responsibilities

Departmental Support:

• Conducts, directs, or assists in special projects, evaluations, or research initiatives.
• Participates in scheduled cross-training rotations while demonstrating ongoing competency across various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.
• Engages in the establishment of job requirements and goals and perform all duties at an expected level of competency.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates the necessary skills to independently conduct a variety of laboratory tests, showing proficiency in each area.
• Efficiently operates laboratory instruments while performing checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to established written guidelines.
• Contributes to Quality Control procedures by accurately performing and reporting results, as well as identifying any discrepancies in Quality Control.
• Facilitates the preparation of samples for analysis and ensures proper storage and preservation of specimens.
• Assists in preparing reagents and monitors supply inventories, managing stock supplies as needed.
• Performs registration and sample collection as required by the location.
• Engages in routine procedures relevant to the discipline, including data collection and analysis that may impact patient care decisions.
• Collaborates on the development of new procedures and the enhancement of existing ones.
• After achieving proficiency in both basic and some advanced skills, provides training to bench personnel and students in laboratory procedures.
• May serve as a subject matter expert for the laboratory information system as needed and train staff where applicable.

Professional Development:

• Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars.
• Participates in all mandatory training sessions at The Christ Hospital. Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in work and department.
• May also participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and related activities.

Customer Service:

• Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other important stakeholders.
• Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Strives to identify, understand, and accommodate customer needs and expectations.
• Shares relevant information with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Quality and Accountability:

• Executes tasks with accuracy and care, striving for a consistently low error rate.
• Remains attentive to the needs of the section and actively contributes skills and expertise to address those needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
• Associate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or
• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2); or
• Successful completion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).

Preferred

• Completion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of laboratory operations; familiarity with laboratory departments, functions, and processes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; PC word processing, and spreadsheet skills.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.