Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank
• Location: Northwest Community Laboratory           
• Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem      
• Hours: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Required Travel: No

What you will need:

• License: N/A

Education: Bachelor’s degree and the requisite courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing.

• Certification: Current MLS/MT (ASCP) registration or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year MT/MLS Blood Bank experience in a hospital clinical laboratory.
• Skills: Essential Functions:

Performs high complexity and moderate (if applicable) complexity testing accurately and efficiently.  Follows lab procedures carefully.

Receives blood and other patient specimens. Accurately labels, numbers, and routes specimens and their associated paperwork and computer records.

Performs laboratory procedures as assigned by the Supervisor; accurately performs routine and special laboratory tests according to procedure manuals and records their results; evaluates test results, including normal and abnormal results which require notification, documentation, and/or verification.

Maintains operational level of equipment, cleans when needed, and reports all malfunctioning equipment to team facilitator; performs and records maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting.

Performs test procedures on quality control specimens, records their results, takes corrective action when indicated, and notifies supervisor when results are out of control; participates in quality assurance programs.

Updates knowledge of hospital and laboratory information system hardware and software as needed to perform assigned duties; troubleshoots and communicates problems to supervisor.

Follows all security procedures concerning confidential patient information, both written and computerized.

Maintains adequate level of supplies, restocks as needed, and notifies supervisor of inventory needs; checks in and documents use of new reagents as needed.

Participates in teaching of students and other health professionals as required.

Assumes a supervisory role in appropriate situations or when staffing needs warrant it.  Assists in training new employees.

Communicates problems and suggestions for improvements to section supervisor.

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending continuing education classes, seminars, and by reading professional journals.

Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

 SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (Describe any specialized technical, professional or organizational skills required).

The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians and hospital staff.

The organizational skills necessary to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and complete work efficiently.

The ability to work independently without supervision.

The ability to adhere to precise procedures and standards with a high degree of accuracy in observing, recording, and transmitting data.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities