Medical Lab Scientist I - Generous Sign On Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement

Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Fremont
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

• Purpose of Job
  • A Medical Laboratory Scientist that conducts diagnostic laboratory tests that are important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.
  • Job Requirements
    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology required.
      • or
      • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a Certificate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)/Medical Technology (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program required.
      • License/Certifications
        • Current Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent required within 6 months of hire or will be demoted to a non-certified position.
        • Experience
          • 1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory is preferred.
          • Skills
            • Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care required.
            • Skilled in critical thinking for determining alternative solutions or solving problems required.
            • Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
            • Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
            • Able to follow written and verbal instructions required.
            • Able to work in a diverse environment required.
            • Able to work as a team required.
            • Able to keep patient information confidential required.
            • Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
            • Physical Requirements
              • Physical
                • Weight Demands
                  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
                  • Physical Activity
                    • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
                      • Crawling
                      • Sitting
                      • Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
                        • Climbing
                        • Carrying
                        • Crouching
                        • Keyboarding/typing
                        • Kneeling
                        • Stooping/bending
                        • Twisting
                        • Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
                          • Balancing
                          • Distinguish colors
                          • Fingering/Touching
                          • Grasping
                          • Hearing
                          • Lifting
                          • Pulling/Pushing
                          • Reaching
                          • Repetitive Motions
                          • Seeing/Visual
                          • Speaking/talking
                          • Standing
                          • Walking
                          • Environmental
                          • Hazards
                            • Not Related: - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
                            • Rare (1-33%):
                              • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
                              • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
                              • Explosives (pressurized gas)
                              • Occasionally (34%-66%): - Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
                              • Frequent (67%-100%):
                                • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
                                • Electrical Shock/Static
                                • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
                                • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
                                • Essential Job Functions
                                  • Essential Functions I
                                    • Perform duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
                                      • Accurately perform, evaluate appropriateness and report tests/analyses requested on patient specimens on all assigned routine benches.
                                      • Utilizes time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.
                                      • Quality control is completed and documented 100% of the time.
                                      • Calibration is completed and documented 100% of the time.
                                      • Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100% of the time.
                                      • Compliant per PPE guidelines 100% of the time.
                                      • Accommodates patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
                                      • Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence, provide excellent services, and meet accreditation requirements by effective verbal or written communication.
                                        • Organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.
                                        • Evidence that new procedures and major procedure revisions are read and understood.
                                        • Maintains knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements and in quality assurance activities.
                                          • Proficiency testing is completed as assigned and submitted by the deadline.
                                          • Assists technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow up reports for proficiency tests as requested.
                                          • Assists with the completion of quality control and Quality Assurance activities.
                                          • Achieves section/organization quality goals.
                                          • Essential Functions II
                                            • Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
                                            • Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values Living Our Values, and company policies/procedures.
                                            • Other duties as assigned.

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