Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist

Medical Laboratory Scientist/TechnologistJoining our team comes with several benefits, including: competitive hourly rate, sign on bonus, free parking, and tuition reimbursement. This position is part of an established career ladder. Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience.A Brief Overview: Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.What You Will Do:Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testingMaintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructionsPerforms and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient resultsEvaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient careDocuments all laboratory activities according to policies and proceduresMaintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned areaTakes responsibility for self-developmentCompletes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelinesIs active participant in departmental projectsCollaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standardsTrains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team membersAssesses competency of team members as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsMust abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in other field and Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable. (Required)Work Experience: 2+ years Experience in a highly complex laboratory setting (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to keep organized, displays initiative to perform job duties, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task, initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers. Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members, knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Initiates, solves problems, and troubleshoots issues independently. Works in multiple laboratory sections/disciplines independently (3 or more). Displays ability to effectively train students and new team members. Good understanding of laboratory operationsPhysical Demands: Standing Occasionally, Walking Occasionally, Sitting Constantly, Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs, Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs, Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs, Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs, Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs, Balancing Rarely, Kneeling Rarely, Crouching Rarely, Crawling Rarely, Reaching Rarely, Handling Occasionally, Grasping Occasionally, Feeling Rarely, Talking Constantly, Hearing Constantly, Repetitive Motions Frequently, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination FrequentlyTravel Requirements: 10%Primary Location: United States-Ohio-ConneautWork Locations: 158 West Main Road 158 West Main Road Conneaut 44030Job: Lab / PathologyOrganization: Conneaut_Medical_CenterSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular - Shift NightsJob Type: StandardJob Level: Entry LevelTravel: No Remote Work: No