MLS / MLT

45 Fayette County Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

45 Fayette County Hospital is seeking MLS/MLT to perform a variety of routine and complex analyses on clinical specimens in the laboratory. This PRN - as needed - position has hours that vary; compensation starts at MLS $30.56, MLT $29.08 per hour based on experience.

The role includes problem assessment and resolution, instrument QC, data entry, and timely reporting of results to physicians. You will ensure equipment maintenance and staff training, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• BS degree is required.
• AMT Medical Technologist certification required.
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve problems.
• Perform testing in Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Document verbal orders, problems, critical results, and read back on forms.
• Communicate shift status and test results to responsible personnel.
• Train staff in department procedures, quality assurance, and instrumentation.
• Order lab tests accurately in the computer.

Education

Bachelor of Science

AMT Medical Technologist certification

ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification

Job description

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MLS / MLT Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex analysis on clinical specimens in all areas of the laboratory. PRN - as needed - hours vary Pay based on experience starting at: MLS $30.56 MLT $29.08

Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve problems.
• Technical, Instrument Problems, QC, Abnormal findings.
• Consider alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.
• Communicates, when leaving a shift, the status of testing in areas of responsibility.
• Completes continuing education and professional development within or outside of facility.
• Documents verbal orders, problems, critical results called and read back on appropriate forms.
• Maintains equipment to ensure minimal downtime and is responsible for proper handling of equipment and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Monitors pending collection log.
• Notes and verifies unusual, abnormal or out-of-range results and promptly notify, physician and/or pathologist as appropriate.
• Orders lab tests accurately in the computer.
• Participates in the development of special projects.
• Performs all testing activity including Hematology; Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Chemistry, using instruments related to that testing.
• Followsprotocol specified in detailed procedure manuals.
• Performs review of instrument maintenance and/or quality control data before running patient specimens and documents this review.
• Performs specimen procurement in a timely manner when needed and demonstrates a complete understanding of specimen procedures: Finger sticks, Heel sticks, Venipuncture, and Arterial puncture.
• Provides training for staff in department procedures, quality assurance, and instrumentation.
• Reports test results to authorized personnel.

Requirements

• BS (Required)
• AMT - Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $30.56 - $47.37 Pay based on experience 1/1/2025: Added BS required, AMT required and ASCP (not required).

About Us / Why Join Us

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.