MLS - PRN - LAB - Hospital - Okmulgee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution is required which includes at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Science courses, or 24 hours of science courses that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or Medical Laboratory Science courses in any combination.

Individuals who have degrees from foreign institutions must have an evaluation of their credentials to determine the equivalency of their education obtained in the United States. The equivalency evaluations should be on a course-by-course basis.

2. Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MLS certification with ASCP, AMT, or AAB, and at least 5 years of laboratory management or supervisory experience.

Experience - Two (2) years of pertinent full-time as an MT / MLS is preferred but not required.

Licenses & Certification - Valid certification / registration with ASCP or AMT, is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge & Skills -

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing moderately complex and highly complex procedures in a specific area of the laboratory under the direction of the laboratory manager or lab director when necessary. Provides data in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Hospital MLS may perform phlebotomy, processing, and send outs, as well as train less experienced staff. The Hospital MLS will be assigned as primary operator of an analyzer or section, including ensuring all duties related to their assigned analyzer or section is reviewed, up to date with changes in package inserts, any errors are remediated as quickly as possible, accurate and precise results are released, and documentation is complete and available. Because MCNDOH hospital laboratories must be staffed 24 / 7, the Hospital MLS working in a hospital will rotate holidays and may be required to rotate to other days and hours as needed for patient care.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a laboratory environment. There is common exposure to infectious communicable disease, and biohazardous materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved, and be willing to take precautions as required and requested. Special attire may be required as protection against infection and radiation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires long periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and positioning patients. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds is needed. Incumbent will also have to cope with constant changes in a stress-laden environment. Must be able to differentiate color and pass a color blindness test.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following :

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