Permanent - Medical Laboratory Technologist / Scientist

Where We Are :

Located in Vernal, Utah, known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.

Why Choose Us :

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Education Reimbursement
• Night and weekend differentials
• And much more...

Position Summary :

$15,000 sign on bonus

Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist is responsible for the performance of Laboratory testing, to work together with the Laboratory Director, Pathologists, and Technologists to provide prompt and accurate Laboratory testing for patients of our hospital and surrounding community. Full time position. Night shift is 8 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 am, 7 nights on / 7 nights off.

Essential Duties :

• Collects specimens for laboratory examination by venipuncture, various culture techniques, etc.
• Adheres to OSHA, CLIA, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Works without supervision or assistance.
• Responds to codes, traumas, and emergencies immediately.
• Operates and maintains all instruments. Maintains and documents quality control.
• Keeps appropriate logs and records, data entry and retrieval of patient results, and accession of patient specimens.
• Report STAT results within 60 minutes, perform manual tests as required, and set up bacteria on appropriate media.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Laboratory Technolgist / Scientist ASCP certification required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science
• Hospital experience preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal / communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements :

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.