Lafayette, CO, 80026, USA
4 days ago
Medical Lab Scientist
**Job Description:** The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. **Job Specifics:** + Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/intermountain/Guest-Peaks) Eligible: Yes + Shift Details: Overnights, Wednesday-Tuesday, 8pm-630am every other week + Additional Details: Will consider registered Medical Lab Technicians, $23.25-$35.89, based on experience + Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends **Scope:** As a Medical Lab Scientist you need to know how to: + Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank, and Microbiology when designated. Set up and perform a variety of technical and complex tests following established procedures. May obtain blood specimens from patients. May perform bedside testing. May send specimens to reference laboratories. Conduct verification tests on new products and instrument/procedure comparison, statistical analysis, and special projects. + Interpret, correlate and report test results. Verify computer-generated reports. Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities, errors or instrument failures. Recognize and solve problems or determine alternative solutions for analysis if needed. Document all deviations from established procedures for review by Manager or appropriate Supervisor. + Perform any QA and maintenance as required. Perform and document quality control. Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken. Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation. Participate in updating and reviewing of procedures. Assist in the maintenance of CAP accreditation. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and make minor repairs to instrumentation. Notify Manager or Supervisor of any major instrument problems, efforts to correct and if any major repairs are needed. + Assist to performance LIS testing/process validations, printer maintenance. Evaluate and analyze shift QA reports, LIS report. + Train and orient new employees. Keep assigned work area clean and orderly. Maintain supply inventory. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Registered MLS:** + Bachelors Degree (military training and experience may substitute for Bachelors Degree) + Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure **Registered MLT:** + Associates Degree + Current ASCP-I certification and applicable licensure **Preferred Qualifications:** + At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting **Physical Requirements:** + Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information. + Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. + See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents. + Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment. **Location:** Good Samaritan Hospital **Work City:** Lafayette **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $28.15 - $43.42 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.
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