Medical Lab Cl

The 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. 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. Performing Laboratory Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help diagnose medical conditions.
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.
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.

Quality Control Analysis
Operations Monitoring
Science
Shift Entry Details: PRN (as needed) include days, evenings, weekends and occasional night shifts
Hematology and Chemistry department - Primary Children's Hospital

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory/medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Applicants with chemical, physical, biological science or equivalent bachelor’s degree will be subject to education verification which may include transcript/credit evaluation by Laboratory Services Quality Assurance leadership, Required.
OR - Completion of course work and internship requirements in a qualified MLS program and eligibility to sit for the BOC. Certification must be completed and documented within 6 months of hire to remain in the registered MLS role, Required.
Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call, Required.
Montana applicants must have state licensure or temporary state licensure, Required.
Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, Required.
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers at sites that require certification, Required.

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.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. 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.)
or other equipment.

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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