Job Description :
The Medical Technologist / MLS Advanced is an experienced Registered MLS / Med Tech who assists the Supervisor, Manager, or Coordinator with advanced technical functions within the department they are supporting. These caregivers operate at an advanced level, overseeing quality control, advanced instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. The Advanced MLS ensures department regulatory compliance and may assist with system and on-site CAP inspections. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for the workplace and career advancement into Technical or Supervisory positions.
Job Specifics :
Essential Functions :
Ensures successful participation in external proficiency surveys by completing Proficiency testing entry and regulatory compliance
Leading and assisting in Inventory Control
Support the supervisor with personnel duties within the technical area, such as event investigations, training, and competency assessment.
Support the supervisor with technical duties, such as AMRS, Correlations, recalls and instrument troubleshooting
Leading and assisting with new instrument evaluation and implementation
Developing and refining policies and procedures.
May also attend or be selected to lead system Work Groups, supporting standardization initiatives within Laboratory Services.
Maintain their bench competency and work bench shifts and take call, as required by site
Skills : Laboratory Processes
Laboratory Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Operations
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Quality Control (QC)
Quality Management
Research
Analytical Compliance
Communication
Teamwork
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory / medical technology science or chemical, physical, biological, or equivalent. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. 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.
Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist ASCP certification or equivalent as approved by the Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in the job, required.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience, required.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights, and on-call, required.
Montana applicants must have State Licensure to work in the State of MT, required.
Foreign applicants must submit a foreign transcript by an acceptable agency approved by Laboratory Quality Assurance, required.
Experience leading training and education of staff at all levels, Preferred.
Experience developing, leading, implementing department initiatives, Preferred.
Physical Requirements :
Location :
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City : Salt Lake City
Work State : Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$38.77 - $59.82
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
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Medical Lab Scientist • Salt Lake City, UT, United States