PRN Medical Lab Scientist/Tech -Samaritan

University Hospitals; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Medical Lab Scientist/Tech for weekend evening coverage to perform laboratory testing and support functions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and can suit entry-level candidates with less than one year of experience. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing quality control assessments, and ensuring compliance with laboratory policies. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for high complexity testing.
• Entry-level experience of less than 1 year preferred.
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent accepted.
• Capacity to multitask and stay organized
• Initiative for self-development and continuous learning
• Adherence to PHI handling and UH policies

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing processes accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Evaluate and document laboratory test results.
• Evaluates results to ensure quality patient care
• Documents all laboratory activities per policies
• Maintains competency in assigned area and completes mandatory trainings on time
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to all policies
• Complies with PHI handling requirements and UH policies

Skills

Organization skills

Initiative

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science with certification

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - PRN Medical Lab Scientist/Tech -Samaritan (25000CJE)

PRN Medical Lab Scientist/Tech -Samaritan - ( 25000CJE )

PRN As needed position for weekends evening coverage, as well as, PTO and FMLA coverage .

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

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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and
• Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to keep organized
• Displays initiative to perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%