Medical Laboratory Scientist

OverviewCHI Health Schuyler opened its doors on October 11 1953 serving the communities of Schuyler Clarkson Howells Leigh and the residents of rural Colfax County in Nebraska. In addition to its 25 critical access beds CHI Health Schuyler offers a wide variety of services to residents–children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Schuyler is proud to provide health care services close to home.ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY / PURPOSEAccurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits

Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair

Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters

Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders

Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self

Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage

Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift

As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions

Adheres to all regulatory requirements

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Required Licensure and Certifications

California: CLS:CA

Nevada: GS:NV

North Dakota: MT-L:ND

Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

Other state license not required

Certification Preferred

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Pay Range$27.70 - $40.17 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.