Medical Lab Scientist
Elizabethtown, KY
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 64431049 Shift: Third Shift Night shift, 4 ten-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday 8pm-630am, holidays as assigned**Wil Description: Job Summary:The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performance of a wide range of laboratory testing and testing interpretation. Additionally, the position requires the ability to take assigned responsibility for quality control, instrument maintenance, instrument and department related special studies, regulatory compliance, inventory management, and providing training and delegated competency assessment for assigned staff. The position requires moderate use of independent judgement, critical thinking and interpretation, and a high degree of accuracy. The Medical Laboratory Scientist has a broad educational knowledge of laboratory theory and concepts.Job Responsibilities:-Performs, analyzes, interprets and results assigned tests per laboratory section.-Understands and ensures sample quality and criteria are acceptable prior to testing.-Prioritizes and coordinates testing workflow and follow-up based on test priority.-Notifies caregiver of testing delays, specimen integrity issues, critical values or other items that may impact testing in a timely or required timeline.-Provides timely customer follow-up and resolution.-Perform other duties as assigned which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy.-Analyzes, interprets, reviews and troubleshoots quality control materials prior to testing.-Analyzes, interprets, reviews and troubleshoots special studies to include, but not limited to calibrations, correlations, validations, verifications, precision, analytical ranges, and clinical ranges.-Performs troubleshooting and required instrument maintenance at required intervals or as needed.-Assists with activities to support Laboratory Information System and software updates.-Provides training to new hires or other staff as assigned.-Completes self-competency assessment as required and participates in peer assessment as assigned.-Participates in providing updates and revisions as necessary to training and competency documents.-Completed all required departmental and organization continuing education.-Participates as assigned in the Laboratory s quality improvement processes, including scorecard objectives.-Participates in survey readiness. Reviews and monitors required checklists related to survey readiness.-Reviews and completes required policy and procedure review and follow-up as required and assigned. Keeps abreast of noted revisions to departmental documents.-Maintains required document control records, including, but not limited to quality control, maintenance or other required forms and records.-Reviews, documents and completes approved tasks within the Laboratory Information System and quality system, including the patient record or other modalities within the Laboratory.-Participates in rotation of proficiency testing per established policies and procedures.-Notifies appropriate personnel of any related billing or compliance issues.-Participates in assigned committees throughout the organization.-Assists with managing supply inventory, which may include ordering and rotating of stock items.-Participates in required organizational inventory control and inventory audits. null Schedule Notes:Night shift, 4 ten-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday 8pm-630am, holidays as assigned**Will accept MLT at $75/hour bill rate**Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-No Experience required.-Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.-Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.-Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.-Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A nullEducation: Required Education: -Have earned a master s or bachelor s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; meeting requirements under 42 CFR 493.1423 and 493.1489.Preferred Education: -N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure: -MLS(ASCP).OR-MLS(AMT).Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A nullJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:90