Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Nebraska Methodist Women's Hospital Address: 707 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE Work Schedule: Day hours, 40 hrs./wk. M-F, varying start times of 5, 6, or 6:30AM, and every 3rd weekend. 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. Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position: $5,000 Sign-on bonus Tuition reimbursement Shift differentials & other financial incentives Tuition assistance Academic sponsorship with Methodist College

Requirements

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.
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 previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CFR 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992) or will be demoted to a non-certified position.
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.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in applicable section of laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Identify problems and initiate immediate follow-up as necessary with the Technical Coordinator, Section Leader, or Medical Director(s) to ensure accurate, timely laboratory services by using critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Performs testing with minimal supervision, not only all routine procedures, but also more complexed procedures in their area of expertise.
Assesses, researches, and provides technical policies and procedures
Involved in development of new techniques and procedures
Assists in continued instrument and/or testing method troubleshooting of tests as needed
Participates in special projects
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.
Assists in training new and existing staff including the review and completion of orientation checklists and skill/training checklists.
Supports the education of medical laboratory students.
Review and completion of orientation checklists and skill/training checklists.
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.
Assists in preparation for inspections.
Assists in completion of CAP checklist responses in preparation for on-site or self-inspection as assigned.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.