Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate test results and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required, along with at least 1 year of experience in specimen collecting or testing. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligibility for certification is also required.
bachelor degreeQuality ControlSafety ProceduresCommunicationOrganizational SkillsDocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem ResolutionEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationAttention to DetailLaboratory TestingSpecimen CollectionData InterpretationEducation and TrainingScientific PrinciplesProficiency in Procedures
Job description
Position Status
Full time
Shift: Variable
Less than 12 hour shift (United
States of
America)
Hours per week: 40
Job
Information
Exemption
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples used varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required Experience Qualifications 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred Skills and Abilities Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency) Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency) Ability to organize work and establish priorities (Required proficiency) Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency) Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency) Ability to follow directions accurately (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required or Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required or Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required What you will do Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing. Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control. Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership. Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning. Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned). Researches and sets up new procedures/analytical equipment. Writes, reviews and edits laboratory documents in the document management system. Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership. As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required. Prepares lectures and study material for clinical interns as needed. Assesses competency of other technical staff on non-waived test systems as directed by lab leadership, in accordance with federal rules under CLIA. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Handling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Hearing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Sitting:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Talking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Walking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Working
Conditions
Burn:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Chemical:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Combative
Patients:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme
Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Mechanical:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Needle
Stick:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Noise/Sounds:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Other
Atmospheric
Conditions:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor
Ventilation,
Fumes and/or
Gases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hazards (other):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Vibration:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Wet and/or
Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
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Career
Counselor,
Morgan
Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
