Medical Lab Scientist
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Nampa
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:At Saint
Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living
out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to
work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these
virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest
quality of care.GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Performs tests related
to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various
medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory.
-Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting
test results. - Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth
knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality
control, and instrument maintenance. - Recognizes problems,
identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and
solutions. -SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's
Degree Required.Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory
Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent
certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire
date.Completion of medical technology training required.
-Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. -Takes
immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established
limits.Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment.
-Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes
appropriate action independently.Verifies specimen labeling,
integrity and suitability before performing testing.Accurately
performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures
according to established protocols and regulatory
requirements.Reports test results accurately and appropriately. -
Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or
physician office according to established protocol.Ability to
prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. - Uses spare time
to assist other areas as needed. Performs phlebotomy when needed
according to laboratory policies and procedures. - Monitors supply
inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed
supplies are readily available.Reviews work performed by clinical
laboratory assistants. - Performs corrective actions if required. -
Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.Ensures
accuracy of work being reported by assigned department. - Examines
review lists, pending logs and the like. - Resolves problems
immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians
as appropriate. Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy
competitive compensation with a full benefits package and
opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. -Visit
to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development
opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
-Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting
diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work
environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and
respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff
reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity
Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination
against any individual with regard to race, color, religion,
gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Our
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the
largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we
integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our
colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities,
and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and
inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care
for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Keywords: Saint Alphonsus Health System, Caldwell , Medical Lab Scientist, Healthcare , Nampa, Idaho
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