Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory ScientistThe Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. The Registered Med Tech/MLS performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab such as: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion and more. These scientists act as technical experts to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments. They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.Job Specifics:Benefits Eligible: NoShift Details: VariableEssential Functions:Performing Laboratory Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.Analyzing Test Results: Interpreting and analyzing test results to provide accurate and reliable data for patient diagnosis and treatment.Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment: Using and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functioning correctly.Quality control and Assurance: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.Preparing samples: collecting, preparing, and handling biological samples following proper protocols to avoid contamination and degradation.Recording and Reporting Data: Accurately recording test results and preparing detailed reports for healthcare providers.Maintaining Laboratory Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile laboratory environment.Troubleshooting equipment issues: Identifying and resolving technical problems with laboratory equipment.Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss test results and assist in patient care decisions.Skills:Critical ThinkingCommunicationTeamworkActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringScienceTime ManagementQualifications:Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Required.Medical Laboratory Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent as approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job. Required.Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience for an MLS. Required.Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call. Required.Montana applicant must have State Licensure to work in the State of MT. Required.Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance. Required.Experience leading training and education of staff at all levels. Preferred.Experience in process implementation. Preferred.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Platte Valley HospitalWork City:BrightonWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$35.60 - $54.93