(ON HOLD) We are seeking Medical Laboratory Scientist(MLS) or (MLT) Generalists to join a hospital laboratory team. Sign on and relocation will be considered.
This position works across multiple areas of the laboratory and requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing routine, timed, emergency, and STAT testing.
Pay Range:
MLT- up to $30.84/hr
MLS- up to $36.89/hr
Not including shift differentials
Schedule
- Mon-Thur nights 4x10
- 6:00PM-4:30AM
- 7:30PM-6:00AM
- Weekends
- Days
- Nights
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing accurately and efficiently while maintaining established quality standards.
- Perform venipuncture and arterial puncture.
- Prioritize routine, timed, ER, and STAT testing to maintain an efficient laboratory workflow.
- Perform testing in multiple laboratory disciplines, including:
- Chemistry and Special Chemistry
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation
- Blood Bank
- Perform appropriate instrument checks, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
- Properly operate laboratory instrumentation and perform required testing procedures.
- Evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve routine laboratory problems using independent judgment.
- Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records and documentation.
- Perform laboratory procedures during Health Information System downtime when necessary.
- Minimize unnecessary specimen rejection, recollection, and testing delays that could affect patient care.
- Identify potentially compromised specimens or results and document appropriate disclaimers when necessary.
- Recognize abnormal or incompatible test results and communicate findings to appropriate clinical personnel.
- Correlate laboratory results with available clinical information and investigate questionable results.
- Follow established infection-control, laboratory safety, and quality-assurance procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional communication with patients, coworkers, and medical professionals.
- Assist other laboratory team members as needed and perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Education & Certification
- Required Certification/Registry: MT, MLS, or MLT; ASCP or AMT or equivalent
- Required Education: minimum Associates
Experience
- 2 years
Required Clinical/Technical Competencies:
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Serology
- Blood Bank
- Microbiology (set ups)
- Meditech experience (preferred)
- Vitros 5600/7600 experience (preferred)
- Ortho Vision/Vision Swift experience (preferred)
- Sysmex XN2000 experience (preferred)