Medical Laboratory Scientist, Hospital
Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Department/Skill highlights+ Janesville, WI+ 6:15am start time,
PRN/Pool+ With rotations as required in the departmentBeginning
SummaryExperience a rewarding and fulfilling career with
Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a
best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is
built upon:+ Employee engagement, empowerment and growth+ Teamwork
toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services
with a passion for making lives better+ An atmosphere of caring and
quality that cascades throughout the organizationEssential duties
and Responsibilities+ Collects patient specimens as needed.+
Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and
collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and
physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports
required to perform job tasks.+ Confirms accuracy of patient sample
identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen
quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information
concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on
test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.+
Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined
by CLIA 42CCFR493 in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis,
chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual
methods according to defined policies and procedures.+ Analyze test
results prior to release of information to chart for validity and
accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur
with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results
using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective
action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are
identified.+ Assure that designated turnaround times for results
are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and
documented.+ Perform quality control and proficiency testing
procedures as defined by policy.+ Interpret and troubleshoot
quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test
results.+ Perform preventative maintenance, advanced
troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.+
Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation+
Investigates/resolves technical issues.+ Participates on
interdepartmental committees or teams.+ Participates in teaching
students and training new partners.+ Performs additional tasks such
as scheduling, antibiograms, etc.+ Maintain competency in current
procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented+
Demonstrate leadership qualities that include directing the flow of
work, sound and accurate judgment in problem resolution, and the
ability to provide constructive criticism that results in improved
workflow.+ Serve as a technical consultant in the absence of the
technical consultant to include scheduling, ordering supplies and
problem resolution for issues that cannot wait until the technical
consultant returns.+ Takes ownership of the department; Identifies
areas for improvement and makes suggestions to Technical
Consultant; Possesses ability to resolve issuesEducation and
Experience + Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related
science OR+ MLT certification and 5 years clinical experience in a
high complexity lab performing lab specialties of hematology,
urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or
microbiologyCertifications/Licensure 1. MT/MLS Generalist
Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H or M required
within 12 months of hire. OR2. MLT certification and 5 years of
experience.Special Physical Demands + The Special Physical Demands
are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or
without accommodations. + While performing the duties of this Job,
the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk, hear and smell.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and reach with
hands and arms. The employee may have occasion to reach overhead to
pick up objects or to adjust items. The employee may have occasion
to bend under or crawl under bench to move or obtain objects. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.Keywords+ + MLT, MLS ,Med
Tech, Medical Technical Laboratory Scientist Lab
Keywords: Mercyhealth, Janesville , Medical Laboratory Scientist, Hospital, Healthcare , Janesville, Wisconsin
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