Sheridan Community Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician- PRN- Variable Hours
Sheridan Community Hospital, Sheridan, Missouri, United States
Overview
Sheridan Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our close-knit rural community. We are seeking a caring, dependable Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) to join our patient-centered team as a PRN, variable hours position. A generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease, with responsibility for accuracy of testing and adherence to regulatory standards. This role involves applying correct control measures, validating procedures, and communicating critical results and downtime to clinicians and staff. The individual may guide, train, and mentor other staff as appropriate. Position:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT/CLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) Reports To:
Laboratory Manager Position Location/Department:
Laboratory Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Receives written and/or electronic laboratory orders and routinely performs phlebotomy for the collection of blood samples. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies. Accurately performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity in accordance with laboratory procedures to examine specimens for the purpose of providing information to clinicians for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. Proficiency in laboratory tests for specialties which may include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank. Records and reports test results. Reviews results for accuracy and precision and maintains testing turn-around-time standards for all categories of testing. When testing is delayed, communicates approximate turn-around-time to appropriate personnel. Assures accurate results by utilizing controls and published standards to interpret and correlate laboratory data to patient established/suspected diagnoses and performing confirmatory tests as appropriate. Communicates with providers, nursing staff, and clients, clearly responds to inquiries, and documents interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results. Communicates critical results to the person(s) responsible for the care of the patient. Escalating issues as appropriate. Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements. Performs maintenance and function checks when required, calibrates as necessary, and runs quality control samples when scheduled or as needed on analytical equipment and evaluates results to ensure proper test performance and accurate reporting. Strives to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies supervisory staff when minimum inventory level is encountered. Recognizes when changes in the workflow are needed by adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume. Identifies and participates in process improvement projects. Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in laboratory procedure implementation and may serve as an educator and trainer for current and new staff throughout the organization. Participates in quality improvement projects. Attends training and meetings as required. Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies. Education
Associate’s degree or higher in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science program and/or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in another related science (chemistry, hematology, biology, immunology, etc.). Experience
Three months of documented, full-time experience in blood banking and microbiology (Required*) Note: Due to limited testing performed in-house, we are unable to provide the required experience in these areas which are necessary for individuals to apply for certification exams following a 6-month internship. Three months of documented, full-time experience in chemistry and hematology (Preferred) At least one year of previous clinical laboratory experience (Preferred) License/Certifications
Must be registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, AMT or equivalent) within 12 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task Ability to adapt to changes in, and maintain proficiency of, procedures and technology Ability to recognize problems and identify solutions Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility Senioriy level
Entry level Employment type
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Sheridan Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our close-knit rural community. We are seeking a caring, dependable Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) to join our patient-centered team as a PRN, variable hours position. A generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease, with responsibility for accuracy of testing and adherence to regulatory standards. This role involves applying correct control measures, validating procedures, and communicating critical results and downtime to clinicians and staff. The individual may guide, train, and mentor other staff as appropriate. Position:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT/CLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) Reports To:
Laboratory Manager Position Location/Department:
Laboratory Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Receives written and/or electronic laboratory orders and routinely performs phlebotomy for the collection of blood samples. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures and policies. Accurately performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity in accordance with laboratory procedures to examine specimens for the purpose of providing information to clinicians for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. Proficiency in laboratory tests for specialties which may include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank. Records and reports test results. Reviews results for accuracy and precision and maintains testing turn-around-time standards for all categories of testing. When testing is delayed, communicates approximate turn-around-time to appropriate personnel. Assures accurate results by utilizing controls and published standards to interpret and correlate laboratory data to patient established/suspected diagnoses and performing confirmatory tests as appropriate. Communicates with providers, nursing staff, and clients, clearly responds to inquiries, and documents interactions including specimen and test requirements and outcome of results. Communicates critical results to the person(s) responsible for the care of the patient. Escalating issues as appropriate. Adheres to all safety/health and state/federal regulatory requirements. Performs maintenance and function checks when required, calibrates as necessary, and runs quality control samples when scheduled or as needed on analytical equipment and evaluates results to ensure proper test performance and accurate reporting. Strives to resolve problems related to clinical issues, equipment or testing by initiating research utilizing available reference material. Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Ensures that sufficient reagents and supplies necessary for test performance are available. Notifies supervisory staff when minimum inventory level is encountered. Recognizes when changes in the workflow are needed by adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume. Identifies and participates in process improvement projects. Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in laboratory procedure implementation and may serve as an educator and trainer for current and new staff throughout the organization. Participates in quality improvement projects. Attends training and meetings as required. Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies. Education
Associate’s degree or higher in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science program and/or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in another related science (chemistry, hematology, biology, immunology, etc.). Experience
Three months of documented, full-time experience in blood banking and microbiology (Required*) Note: Due to limited testing performed in-house, we are unable to provide the required experience in these areas which are necessary for individuals to apply for certification exams following a 6-month internship. Three months of documented, full-time experience in chemistry and hematology (Preferred) At least one year of previous clinical laboratory experience (Preferred) License/Certifications
Must be registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, AMT or equivalent) within 12 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task Ability to adapt to changes in, and maintain proficiency of, procedures and technology Ability to recognize problems and identify solutions Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility Senioriy level
Entry level Employment type
Other Job function
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