Cls / Mlt - Laboratory

About Us : HIGHLIGHTS : Medical Technologist / Point-of-Care (POC) / MLT)

SHIFT : Day Shift (7A- 7P)

JOB TYPE : Full-time

FACILITY TYPE :   20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

Night / Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!), We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission : To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview : The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.

Performs tasks, duties and / or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards.

Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.

Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.

Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.

Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary.

Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.

Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant

May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care.

Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and / or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies

collect, report and document data related to patient needs / emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior

Travel to all facility locations as required

Bachelor’s degree in Biological / Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required

Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)

Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technologist (MLS / MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)

Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire

Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree (Las Vegas Market)

~ Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire.