Medical Laboratory Scientist
US-IA-COUNCIL BLUFFS
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 482189
Type: Night
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Overview: At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities: As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. ** Up to $5,000 New Hire Sign-on bonus & up to $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness** Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence. * Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting * Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits * Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair * Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters * Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders * Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA Preferred: * Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP * May consider Med tab Technician MLT qualified candidates for similar position
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