Weekend MLT/MLS (ASCP certified) with $7500 signing bonus

United Hospital District; Blue Earth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital District is seeking a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician for a .9 (72 hrs/pp) position. You will perform tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology and Blood Bank, following SOPs to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The 12-hour shift runs 9:00 am to 9:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with no call. UHD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a supportive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT program required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate and high-complexity tests accurately and reports results.
• Maintains knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Performs maintenance on laboratory analyzers and instruments.
• Interprets results, flags discrepancies, and notifies supervisor of issues.
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, and EKGs; collects specimens and ensures specimen integrity.
• Performs QC and calibrations and initiates corrective action as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school

Job description

Job Description

United Hospital District is looking for a .9 (72 hrs/pp) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This position is for a generalist who will be responsible for sample collection and processing and performing various tests on patient samples in the following areas of the lab: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood bank. The MLS/MT/MLT will follow standard operating procedures to ensure laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. They will need to be able to collaborate with other departments and serve as a laboratory resource to other professionals/departments.

Essential Functions

• Accurately performs and reports waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all laboratory procedures performed.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on Laboratory analyzers and instruments.
• Interprets results for accuracy, completion, and correlation with physiological condition; correct any problems or refer to manager or Lab Director.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal results, report critical values to appropriate nurse or provider within specified time frame, refer implausible results to manager or Lab Director.
• Maintains a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick on patients by choosing appropriate site and device, with the ability to assess and react effectively to the unique needs of each patient.
• Performs EKG's on patients.
• Evaluates the acceptability of specimens within appropriate guidelines and ensure that unacceptable specimens are rejected and recollected within appropriate time frames.
• Sets work priorities to accommodate stat, critical, and routine testing, with the ability to perform Lab testing on several patients simultaneously.
• Performs QC and calibrations as assigned and take appropriate remedial action on waived, moderate, and high-complexity Lab tests, notifying the manager of any discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent OR
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school.
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent.

Schedule

This is a 12-hour shift 9:00 am-9:30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday weekend position. No call!

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, come join the caring and committed team at UHD!