Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Perform a wide range of clinical laboratory tests to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment while maintaining complex equipment. Ensure accuracy through quality control, troubleshooting erratic results, and training new team members and interns.
Position Status: Full time
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week: 40
Job Information - Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.
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.
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.
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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field and ASCP certification. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in specimen collection or testing.
Market context
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