Medical Lab Scientist I - IP Lab Tech at Memorial Health

Date: 7 hours ago
City: Springfield, IL
Salary: $27.52 - $42.65 per hour
Contract type: Full time
USD $27.52/Hr.

Max

USD $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.

Education

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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