MLS - Lab Point of Care - BMH. 80 hrs/pp 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm with some variable)

Bronson Healthcare; Paw Paw (MI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bronson Healthcare in Paw Paw, MI is hiring for a MLS - Lab Point of Care on the first shift (6:00am-2:30pm). The role conducts diagnostic testing, handles QA/ QC, and supports point-of-care operations with training and instrument maintenance.

Candidates must show NAACLS MLS education and MLS eligibility or certification. A two-year MLS experience is preferred, with shift flexibility as needed for patient care.

Competenze

• Must be enrolled in an NAACLS accredited MLS/Medical Technology program.
• Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in MLS/related field within 60 days of hire.
• MLS/MLT certificate with required internship or certificate program.
• ASCP/AMT MLS eligibility or certification required.
• Foreign educated candidates need US equivalency evaluation; visa not sponsored.

Mansioni

• Perform diagnostic/analytic testing on human specimens.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments; troubleshoot as needed.
• Participate in quality control and QA procedures.
• Prepare, validate and report lab results per dept. guidelines.
• Provide training and support for point-of-care testing personnel.

Conoscenze

Analytical testing

Written & verbal comms

Time-management

Team collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Formazione

NAACLS MLS/Medical Technology program

NAACLS MLS program with bachelor’s degree

MLS/MLT certificate with bachelor’s degree

BS in Biology/Chemistry with MLS internship

ASCP/AMT MLS eligibility

Foreign eval; visa not sponsored

Strumenti

Point of Care devices

Descrizione del lavoro

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

Paw Paw-408 Hazen St. - Bronson Lakeview Hospital

Title

MLS - Lab Point of Care - BMH. 80 hrs/pp 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm with some variable)

Individuals are responsible to perform diagnostic and analytic testing on human specimens to produce sound, reliable data to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.

Education & Certification Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and graduate within 60 days of hire.

• Completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Lab Science equivalent program with Bachelor’s degree.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology WITH completed certificate for program (i.e. post-baccalaureate, hospital based internship, etc.) in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) that requires 90 semester credit hour plus internship.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree or completed Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP, AMT or equivalent MLS eligibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry WITH appropriate internship AND completed Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a regionally accredited college/university with ASCP categorical certification/eligibility as Technologist in one or more of the following: (BB), (C), (H), or (M).

• All individuals must have completed certification OR be registry eligible and complete certification within one year of hire through ASCP, AMT or equivalent credential in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.

• All individuals who are newly ASCP certified after January 1, 2004 or newly AMT certified after January 1, 2006 must maintain ongoing certification.

• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree. We are not able to sponsor visas for laboratory medicine positions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Individual may work in one or more laboratory disciplines and be supervised by the department manager, supervisor, senior technologist or delegated in-charge individual.

• Employees must demonstrate competencies specific to populations served for clinical or non-clinical dependent upon laboratory location.

• Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.

• Understand and participate in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing; pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical.

• Anticipate and maintain required inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted testing.

• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.

• Reflects a positive attitude and abides by Bronson’s Standards and Plan for Excellence.

• Follows all laboratory established policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates responsibility for instrument operation and preventative maintenance by performing on schedule. Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes action to resolve. Executes and evaluates quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents and reports as required by regulatory agencies.

• Performs, validates, interprets, documents and reports laboratory test results, determined by department assignment.

• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.

• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect results and seek to resolve appropriately.

• Assists in training, orienting and touring new staff and students.

• Participates in Laboratory Quality Program activities.

• May be requested to alter start time, shift, department(s), and/or site depending on patient care needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned and if employee meets the qualifications for (for example: charge tech, competency evaluations, etc.).

• Dependent on job duties, a valid Michigan driver’s license and insurability through Bronson’s carrier may be required

Working Conditions

• May have direct patient contact when collecting a specimen and/or processing and evaluating specimens.

• Work in an environment with some exposure to noxious fumes and unpleasant noises.

• Work in an environment with risk of sustaining illness and injury from the use of chemicals and biological materials and organisms.

• Working irregular hours, including mandatory overtime, holidays, weekends and on-call hours.

• Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to personal computer up to 90 percent of the time.

• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to45 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Working conditions could include minor straining, fatiguing positions, physical motions, etc.

Point of Care Only - Two years MLS experience preferred

• Performs training of non-lab testing personnel for point of care testing

• Conducts competency assessment of non-lab testing personnel and documents according to regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrates responsibility for all point of care instruments including operation and preventative maintenance.

• Troubleshoots point of care equipment problems and takes action to resolve either remotely or in person.

• Evaluates POC quality control results utilizing quality assurance procedures.

• Prepares and processes external proficiency samples for non-lab testing personnel to testing in the same manner as patient samples.

• Manages and supports hospital units with supply inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing.

• Must be able to operate computer middleware program managing point of care analyzer interfaces, personnel management and test result management.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

3307 Core Lab (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.