Medical Lab Scientist I (ASCP)

Taylorville Memorial Hospital

Taylorville, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Clinical Laboratory, Computer Systems, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Operations Management, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Control, Regulations, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Taylorville, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

MinUSD $27.52/Hr. MaxUSD $42.65/Hr.

Overview Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testings to aid in the diagnosis of diseases. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Schedule Full Time, Night Shift 9:00pm-6:30am Every other weekend $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications Education: • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field.

Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.

Experience: • Prior work experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.

Key Responsibilities: • Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel. • Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient's accounts. • Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.

Adherence to Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards The following standards are embodied in the job description:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use "back-up" instrument. Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.

Additional Responsibilities • Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed. • Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services. • Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations. • Assists manager in overall departmental operations. • Promotes health and safety in the work environment. • Actively participates in competency assessment process. • Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas • Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy • Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies. • Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Taylorville Memorial Hospital