Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Emerus Job OpportunityThe purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards.Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary.Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical ConsultantAssist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care.Provide for patient safety related to age and conditionMaintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all timesProvide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measuresAssist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patientOther Job FunctionsPrepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatmentsMaintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate suppliesAssist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behaviorTravel to all facility locations as requiredAttend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as requiredPerform additional duties as assignedBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, requiredCurrent BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, requiredMarket-Specific qualifications:Pennsylvania MarketMinimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.Las Vegas MarketCertification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hireMinimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degreeExperience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire