MT/MLS/MLT (ASCP) Medical Technologist

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to deliver accurate, timely laboratory testing for patients, physicians, and colleagues. You will adhere to CLIA regulations, perform routine and complex analyses, and communicate results professionally to ordering practitioners.

The role emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance, and compliance with safety standards, with a 3rd shift schedule and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS preferred; alternate majors in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology.
• Typically completes a one-year post-baccalaureate clinical program to qualify for certification.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with CAP, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Performs routine and complex lab tasks to provide accurate results.
• Conducts quality control and instrument maintenance to support accuracy.
• Evaluates test results to identify potential errors and reports findings.
• Communicates results to ordering practitioners in a professional manner.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team to meet department goals.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Instrument troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS

Biology/Chemistry/Microbiology degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Patient records software

Email

Job description

Job Summary :

The responsibility of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is to serve patients, physicians, and associates through accurate, timely, and courteous completion of laboratory tests and communicate test results to ordering practitioners, in a professional and competent manner. Uses sound judgement to perform routine and complex laboratory functions on body fluids requiring adherence to technical procedures. Adheres to all CLIA regulations, with increased focus on Quality control, instrument maintenance, and excellent laboratory techniques.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

• Complies with all regulatory requirements, CAP, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory tasks in assigned departments to provide accurate and timely results.
• Performs and Evaluates quality control to meet acceptable standards for accurate patient results
• Performs, troubleshoots, and evaluates instrument maintenance to meet acceptable standards to support accurate patient results.
• Evaluating test results to identify potential errors
• Contributes to a positive work environment by functioning as a team member.
• Organizes, plans, and performs multiple tasks to accomplish department objectives.
• Provides internal and external customer assistance with a positive, service-oriented attitude, including proper phone etiquette.
• Computer skills to utilize email, spreadsheets and patient records management software
• Understanding of the laws and regulations related to infection control, safety, data security and patient privacy
• Shares with management the needs for the department including supplies and other issues that arise.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Cooperates in the completion of additional duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree; preferred Major: Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
  Alternate Majors: Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology are also acceptable. (typically complete a one-year post-baccalaureate clinical program to qualify for certification)

Experience:

• One year of post training laboratory work is preferred but not required.
• Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology typically complete a one-year post-baccalaureate clinical program to qualify for certification

Licenses or Certifications:

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification or equivalent; required

Work Shift :

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40