Medical Lab Scientist
St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health
Cottonwood, IDFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Medical Lab Scientist analyzes laboratory specimens and reports results according to established protocols. The role includes specimen testing, quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration, troubleshooting, and phlebotomy as appropriate. The position is full-time on the overnight shift and shares call with other laboratory staff. An associate degree in a relevant science is required; a bachelor’s degree and ASCP or similar certification are preferred.
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This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2605859 SIGN ON BONUS! Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Essential Job Functions: - Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor. - Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. - According to policy and procedures performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required. - Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. - Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem. - Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals. - Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, and bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure. - Will be assigned to proportionate share of call with other laboratory staff. - Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. - Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies. - Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. - Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone. Minimum Qualifications: - Experience performing accurate and appropriate testing of specimens. - Associates degree in a relevant science required, bachelors degree preferred. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or has completed a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS, or MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations. - 6 months internship; preferred. - Four months clinical laboratory internship preferred. - ASCP or similar certification is preferred. - Able to multitask and prioritize. - Familiar with EMR system and accurate data entry skills. Full time, overnight shift SMH is EOE
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